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Word Wars (2004)

UNRATED  80 min  -  Documentary | Comedy
7.0
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 991 users   Metascore: 61/100 
Reviews: 17 user | 25 critic | 17 from Metacritic.com

A look at the obsessive world of competitive Scrabble.

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Word Wars -- The classic board game, Scrabble, has been popular for decades. IThis film profiles a group of enthusiasts as they converge for a Scrabble convention where the word game is almost a bloodsport. Word Wars -- Open-ended Trailer from Anchor Bay Entertainment
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joe Edley Joe Edley ...
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Matt Graham Matt Graham ...
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Marlon Hill Marlon Hill ...
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Joel Sherman Joel Sherman ...
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mike Birbiglia ...
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Brian Cappelletto Brian Cappelletto ...
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Aldo Cardia Aldo Cardia ...
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Chris Chris ...
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Lynn Cushman Lynn Cushman ...
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Jan Dixon Jan Dixon ...
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Stefan Fatsis Stefan Fatsis ...
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Uncle Harrison Uncle Harrison ...
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Hattie Hill Hattie Hill ...
Herself - Marlon's Mother
Jimmy Jimmy ...
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Joe Joe ...
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Storyline

The classic board game, Scrabble, has been popular for decades. In addition, there are fanatics who devote heart and soul to this game to the expense of everything else. This film profiles a group of these enthusiasts as they converge for a Scrabble convention where the word game is almost a bloodsport. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)  

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Plot Keywords:

Scrabble | Board Game | Marijuana | Tournament

Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Tiles and Tribulations on the Scrabble Circuit See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$60,802 (USA) (27 June 2004)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

E-Wolf, Seventh Art Releasing See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The last line in the credits reads "This film is rated 1900" - a reference to the National Scrabble Association rating system (1700 and above is considered an expert rating; typically only elite players get to 1900 and up). See more »

Crazy Credits

This film is rated 1900. See more »

Connections

References Night of the Living Dead (1968) See more »

Soundtracks

"Do You Want New Wave (or Do You Want the Truth)"
Written by Mike Watt
Performed by Minutemen See more »