Spellbound

2002·Movie
1h 37min
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Spellbound fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Everyone wants the last word.

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.
Spelling Bee DocumentaryAmerican EducationComing-of-Age StoriesChildhood DreamsInspirationalCharacter-DrivenAcademic CompetitionMiddle America

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Spellbound

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Where can I stream Spellbound legally?

Spellbound is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spellbound worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Spellbound?

1 h 37 min

Spellbound runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spellbound?

Critics80
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Spellbound much the same way.

What language is Spellbound in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spellbound?

5AUCAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spellbound in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spellbound use?

Mind ScrewDream SequenceFlashback NightmareThereminTrauma-Induced AmnesiaTrauma ButtonSplash of ColorBig BadP.O.V. CamThe Walls Have EyesCreator CameoBig Applesauceand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Spellbound, including Mind Screw, Dream Sequence, Flashback Nightmare.

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