Wordplay (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2006, Wordplay is a documentary film directed by Patrick Creadon, running about 94 minutes. “Discover a world that thinks inside the box” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
Who’s in it. Wordplay stars Will Shortz as Himself, Merl Reagle as Himself, Bill Clinton as Himself and Jon Stewart as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Wordplay has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wordplay page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wordplay (2006)?
- In US, Wordplay is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wordplay worth watching?
- Wordplay holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wordplay?
- Wordplay stars Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart and Tyler Hinman.
- When was Wordplay released?
- Wordplay was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.