Scrabylon

For some, it's just a game. For others, it's their life.

2003•50m•7.3/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.3/10(3)

Scrabylon is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed documentary on the cut throat world of tournament SCRABBLE®.

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EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

John D. Williams Jr

self

Joel Sherman

self

Brian Cappelletto

self

Matt Graham

self

Chris Cree

self

Joe Edley

self

Jim Geary

self

Robin Pollock Daniel

self

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