Wordplay(2006)
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Wordplay Synopsis
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.
Wordplay (2006) is a documentary film directed by Patrick Creadon, released on June 26, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Bill Clinton and Jon Stewart. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick Creadon
- Writers:
- Christine O'Malley, Patrick Creadon
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Creadon
- Production:
- O'Malley Creadon Productions, The Weinstein Company, IFC FIlms
- Status:
- Released
Wordplay (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wordplay before you stream it.
Wordplay Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Shortz
as Self
- Merl Reagle
Merl Reagle
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
Jon Stewart
as Self
- Tyler Hinman
Tyler Hinman
as Self
- Trip Payne
Trip Payne
as Self
- Al Sanders
Al Sanders
as Self
- Ellen Ripstein
Ellen Ripstein
as Self
- Jon Delfin
Jon Delfin
as Self
- Marc Romano
Marc Romano
as Self
- Mike Mussina
Mike Mussina
as Self
Bob Dole
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Patrick Creadon, written by Christine O'Malley and Patrick Creadon.
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Wordplay Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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Wordplay – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wordplay online?
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Wordplay (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wordplay?
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The main cast of Wordplay (2006) includes Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart and Tyler Hinman. The film was directed by Patrick Creadon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wordplay released?
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Wordplay was released on June 26, 2006 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Wordplay worth watching?
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Wordplay (2006) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wordplay?
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Yes. The official Wordplay trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.