The read
A Balasaur Score of 52 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, Metacritic 54/100. Most of the 3,273 2000s drama movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic54/100
101 audience votes
Key crew
- Scott McGeheeDirector
- Peter NashelOriginal Music Composer
- Naomi FonerScreenplay
- David SiegelDirector
Cast
- Richard GereSaul
- Juliette BinocheMiriam
- Flora CrossEliza
- Max MinghellaAaron
- Kate BosworthChali
- Corey FischerNational Spelling Bee Pronouncer
- Sam ZuckermanNational Spelling Bee Judge
- Joan MankinMs. Bergermeyer
- Piers MackenzieDr. Morris
- Lorri HoltMs. Rai
- Cynthia Lea ClarkPhotographer (uncredited)
- Alisha MullallyYoung Miriam
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookprofessorberkeleyspelling beejudaism