Word Wars (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Word Wars is a documentary film directed by Eric Chaikin, running about 80 minutes. “This Is NOT Your Grandmother's Game Of Scrabble.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Word Wars stars Mike Birbiglia as Himself, Joe Edley as Himself, Matt Graham as Himself and Marlon Hill as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Word Wars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Word Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Word Wars tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Word Wars (2004)?
- In US, Word Wars is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Word Wars worth watching?
- Word Wars holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Word Wars?
- Word Wars stars Mike Birbiglia, Joe Edley, Matt Graham, Marlon Hill and Joel Sherman.