Where to Watch Wordplay (2006) in the US

What it's about

A documentary that focuses on the world of crossword puzzles: those that construct them, those that love to solve them, those that compete in the annual Crossword competition in Stamford and also on Will Shortz, the editor of the New York Times crossword since the early 1990s. Shortz actually has a university degree in games and organized the first crossword championship in 1978. Some of the contributors to the Times puzzle explain how they go about building them while some aficionados, including former President Bill Clinton and comedian Jon Stewart talk about their love of solving them. The film also introduces several past champions and near champions competing in the 2006 tournament and it takes you from the preliminary rounds to the final where the top three contestants compete in front of a room full of admiring contestants.

Cast and crew

Director

Patrick Creadon

Writer

Patrick Creadon, Christine O'Malley

Starring

Will Shortz, Ken Burns, Jon Stewart

Details

Release date

Jul 21, 2006

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$3,121,270

Awards

1 win & 7 nominations

Where to Watch Wordplay (2006) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Wordplay in the United States?

Wordplay is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Sundance Now (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Wordplay or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Sundance Now (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Wordplay for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD).