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Spellbound

  • 2002
  • G
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
13K
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Spellbound (2002)
Trailer for this documentary about kids pursuing a spelling bee championship
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ComedyDocumentaryThriller

Follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.Follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.Follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.

  • Director
    • Jeffrey Blitz
  • Stars
    • Angela Arenivar
    • Ubaldo Arenivar
    • Jorge Arenivar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeffrey Blitz
    • Stars
      • Angela Arenivar
      • Ubaldo Arenivar
      • Jorge Arenivar
    • 107User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 17 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Top Cast51

    Angela Arenivar
    • Self - Spelling Bee Participant
    Ubaldo Arenivar
    • Self - Angela's Father
    • (as Ubaldo)
    Jorge Arenivar
    • Self - Angela's Brother
    • (as Jorge)
    Scott McGarraugh
    • Self - Ranch Owner
    • (as Mr. McGarraugh)
    Lindy McGarraugh
    • Self - Ranch Owner
    • (as Mrs. McGarraugh)
    Concepción Arenivar
    • Self - Angela's Mother
    • (as Concepción)
    Mrs. Slaughter
    • Self - Angela's Teacher
    Neelima Marupudi
    • Self - Potter County Champion
    • (as Neelima)
    Nupur Lala
    • Self - Spelling Bee Participant
    Ms. Whitehurst
    • Self - Nupur's Teacher
    Parag Lala
    • Self - Nupur's Father
    • (as Parag)
    Meena Lala
    • Self - Nupur's Mother
    • (as Meena)
    Kuna Lala
    • Self - Nupur's Brother
    • (as Kuna)
    Ted Brigham
    Ted Brigham
    • Self - Spelling Bee Participant
    Ms. Blair
    • Self - Ted's Teacher
    Dan Brigham
    • Self - Ted's Brother
    Tim Brigham
    • Self - Ted's Brother
    • (as Tim)
    Earl Brigham
    • Self - Ted's Father
    • (as Earl)
    • Director
      • Jeffrey Blitz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews107

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In 2007, it was added to "IDA's Top 25 Documentaries" of all-time by the International Documentary Association ranked #4.
    • Goofs
      While interviewing Harry in his room the boom mic is deliberately shown after Harry asks "Is that thing edible?"
    • Quotes
      • Harry Altman - Spelling Bee Participant: Does this sound like a musical robot?
    • Crazy credits
      There is no cast list; a cast member is considered credited if a subtitle or an item in the film prints the name (or partial name).
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003)

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    FAQ2

    • Recognising the spellers
    • Chapter Headings, a semi-official version

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 10, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Завороженный
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Blitz/Welch
      • Cinetic Media
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,728,581
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,508
      • May 4, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,457,710
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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