Movies and TvShows featuring "word-game" theme.

Match Game is a comedy game show that aired in the 1970s. Contestants are asked to fill in the blanks in comical sentences and match their answers with a panel of celebrity guests. The show offers cash prizes to the winners.

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Hosted by Meredith Vieira, two teams of celebrities and civilians face off in a fast paced word game with a top prize of $10,000.

Case Closed follows the story of Shinichi Kudo, a high-school detective, who is transformed into a child after being poisoned by a criminal organization. Now, under the alias Conan Edogawa, he continues to solve murder cases and seeks to regain his original body.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a comedic game show that features a panel of comedians and celebrities competing in various word and number games. It is a hilarious mash-up of a traditional game show and comedy, with plenty of laughs and clever jokes.

Countdown is a popular British game show that has been running since the 1980s. Contestants are given a selection of letters and must create the longest word they can within a set time limit. The show also includes number puzzles and conundrums for contestants to solve. With its iconic clock and witty host, Countdown has become a staple of daytime television.

The Match Game (1962) is a popular TV game show from the 1960s. Hosted by various celebrities, contestants are presented with partially completed phrases and must fill in the missing word(s). With the opportunity to win cash prizes and the chance to interact with their favorite stars, the show became a hit. Although some episodes of the series are partially lost, its legacy as an all-star word game and quiz show remains.

The Crystal Maze is a TV show that aired in 1990. It features teams of contestants who must navigate through a labyrinthine maze, solving puzzles and completing challenges in different themed zones such as medieval times, Aztec, futuristic, and more. The show is known for its eccentric host and unique gameplay.

Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.

Hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to one million dollars for charity.

Ellen's Game of Games is a thrilling and hilarious TV show where contestants compete in a series of fun and challenging games for a chance to win cash prizes. With a live studio audience and the charismatic Ellen DeGeneres as the host, the show guarantees non-stop laughter and entertainment. From quiz games to word games, contestants will put their skills and knowledge to the test, while also enjoying entertaining performances and surprises along the way.

Super Password is an American game show, hosted by Allen Ludden, Bill Cullen and Tom Kennedy, that aired on NBC from aired from January 8, 1979 to March 26, 1982.

Lingo is an American television game show with multiple international adaptations. The first American version aired from 1987 to 1988 in syndication, a second version of the show ran as an original series on GSN for six seasons from 2002 to 2007, and a third version began airing on GSN on June 6, 2011. The game features two teams of two contestants each who attempt to guess five-letter words and use colored balls to place markers on a 5×5 numbered Lingo card, attempting to cover five spaces in a row in a fashion similar to bingo.

The original version of Wheel was a network daytime series that ran on NBC from January 6, 1975, to June 30, 1989, and subsequently aired on CBS from July 17, 1989, to January 11, 1991; it returned to NBC on January 14, 1991, and was cancelled that year, ending on September 20, 1991.

Letters in the mess ... Who will find the longest word? Mixed numbers ... Who will solve the mathematical operation and exclaim "the account is good"? TV game based on math and vocabulary skills of candidates.

Loverboy is a dark drama that explores the dysfunctional dynamics of a family. It follows the story of a teenage boy who escapes his domineering mother's control and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters various characters and situations that test his sanity and challenge his understanding of love and relationships. The movie delves into themes of motherhood, obsession, and the consequences of self-absorption. It is a nonlinear narrative that uses storytelling techniques to create a thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Oliver's Travels is a five-part television serial written by Alan Plater and starring Alan Bates, Sinéad Cusack, Bill Paterson, and Miles Anderson. It first aired in the UK in 1995. Bates plays the titular Oliver, a keen word-game enthusiast and lecturer in comparative religion. After his teaching post is made redundant, he resolves to make use of his new wealth of free time by going to visit his favourite crossword compiler, 'Aristotle', with whom he has corresponded but whom he has never met. When he arrives, however, he finds Aristotle's house has been ransacked and its occupant has departed for parts unknown, and he sets out to discover why.

Butterfly Kiss is a dark comedy crime movie set in England. It follows the story of a female criminal who is on the run and forms a lesbian relationship with a gas station attendant. The movie explores themes of self-hatred, violence, and storytelling. As their journey progresses, they encounter various obstacles and engage in acts of robbery and violence. The plot takes unexpected turns and keeps the audience engaged throughout.

After nine celebrities accept an invitation to visit a remote island, they find themselves trapped with a mysterious killer hunting them down.