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Summary Wordplay focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR Puzzle Master Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero, as well as to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors and many celebrity crossword puzzlers. (IFC Films)

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Summary Wordplay focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR Puzzle Master Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero, as well as to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors and many celebrity crossword puzzlers. (IFC Films)

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 35 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 35 Critic Reviews
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6% Mixed
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Production Company Grinder Productions, O'Malley Creadon Productions, The Weinstein Company
Release Date Jun 16, 2006
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating PG
Tagline Discover a world that thinks inside the box
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
1 Nomination
Critics Choice Awards
1 Nomination