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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   2,086 votes
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Director:
Patrick Creadon
Writers:
Patrick Creadon (writer)
Christine O'Malley (writer)
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Release Date:
23 June 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Documentary more
Tagline:
Discover a world that thinks inside the box more
Plot:
An in-depth look at The New York Times' long-time crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz and his loyal fan base. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
4 nominations more
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User Comments:
I loved this documentary! more (36 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Will Shortz ... Himself
Merl Reagle ... Himself
Tyler Hinman ... Himself

Trip Payne ... Himself
Al Sanders ... Himself
Ellen Ripstein ... Herself
Jon Delfin ... Himself

Jon Stewart ... Himself

Ken Burns ... Himself
Amy Ray ... Herself
Emily Saliers ... Herself

Daniel Okrent ... Himself
Mike Mussina ... Himself
Bob Dole ... Himself

Bill Clinton ... Himself (as William Jefferson Clinton)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Word Play (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some language and mild thematic elements.
Runtime:
USA:94 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:PG | Australia:PG

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Quotes:
Jon Stewart: [solving a puzzle] Come on, Shortz! Bring it! more
Movie Connections:
References "Melrose Place" (1992) more
Soundtrack:
Every Word more

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20 out of 26 people found the following comment useful.
I loved this documentary!, 7 June 2006
10/10
Author: helena-emerick from United States

I have such vivid memories of sitting in my kitchen every Sunday morning with my father doing the New York Times cross word puzzle together and this movie paid amazing tribute to everyone who has ever attempted such a feat. I loved the stories and the people that were filmed, and laughed at all the things these people did to get to the cross word championships. It was interesting the little nuggets of information that go into these puzzles as well as the commentary from the people who do them, celebrities and contestants alike.

I would suggest this lighthearted film to anyone who has ever enjoyed a good cross word puzzle. From beginning to end, I enjoyed every moment.

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