
Wordplay
Discover a world that thinks inside the box
Directed by Patrick Creadon
Produced by O'Malley Creadon Productions, The Weinstein Company
A warm, cerebral celebration of crossword puzzle culture that finds genuine human connection and passion within a niche intellectual community.
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
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Questions people ask
Is Wordplay violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Wordplay sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Wordplay easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Wordplay scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Wordplay end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Wordplay
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Wordplay
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Wordplay, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Wordplay, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Wordplay, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































