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Spellbound (2002)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 8,327 users
Metascore:
80/100
Reviews: 102 user | 99 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com Spellbound follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee. Director:Jeffrey Blitz |
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Angela Arenivar | ... |
Herself - Spelling Bee Participant
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Ubaldo Arenivar | ... |
Himself - Angela's Father
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Jorge Arenivar | ... |
Himself - Angela's Brother
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Scott McGarraugh | ... |
Himself - Ranch Owner
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Lindy McGarraugh | ... |
Herself - Ranch Owner
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Concepción Arenivar | ... |
Herself - Angela's Mother
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Mrs. Slaughter | ... |
Herself - Angela's Teacher
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Neelima Marupudi | ... |
Herself - Potter County Champion
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Nupur Lala | ... |
Herself - Spelling Bee Participant
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Ms. Whitehurst | ... |
Herself - Nupur's Teacher
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Parag Lala | ... |
Himself - Nupur's Father
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Meena Lala | ... |
Herself - Nupur's Mother
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Kuna Lala | ... |
Himself - Nupur's Brother
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Ted Brigham | ... |
Himself - Spelling Bee Participant
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Ms. Blair | ... |
Herself - Tes's Teacher
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This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C. All work quite hard and practice daily, first having to win their regional championship before they can move on. Interviews include the parents and teachers who are working with them. The competitors not only work hard to get to the finals but face tremendous pressure as the original group of over 250 competitors is whittled down and the words they must spell get ever more difficult. Written by garykmcd
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Little kids. Big words. American dreams. See more »Genres:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
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Agonisma orthografias See more »Filming Locations:
Washington, District of Columbia, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$17,508 (USA) (4 May 2003) (1 Screen)Gross:
$5,728,431 (USA) (7 December 2003)Company Credits
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| Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)Sound Mix:
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1.33 : 1
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