Word Wars
2004·Movie
6.9
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This Is NOT Your Grandmother's Game Of Scrabble.
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.
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Is Word Wars worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Word Wars?
1 h 20 min
Word Wars runs 1 h 20 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Word Wars?
Critics75
Audiences68
Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Word Wars much the same way.
What language is Word Wars in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Word Wars?
4
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Word Wars in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Word Wars use?
Rage QuitShown Their WorkTimed MissionPerfectly Cromulent WordSore LoserSeparated by a Common LanguageSesquipedalian LoquaciousnessDreaming the TruthSignificant AnagramHollywood Board GamesScrabble BabbleSerious Businessand 13 more
TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Word Wars, including Rage Quit, Shown Their Work, Timed Mission.