Spellbound (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2002, Spellbound is a documentary film directed by Jeffrey Blitz, running about 97 minutes. “Everyone wants the last word.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Spellbound has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spellbound page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spellbound (2002)?
- In US, Spellbound is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spellbound worth watching?
- Spellbound holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Spellbound released?
- Spellbound was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.