A Thousand Words
"He only has 1000 words left to discover what matters the most."
Originally released in 2012. A Thousand Words is a drama/comedy film. directed by Brian Robbins.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, and Cliff Curtis
Synopsis
Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (1,378 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$22M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Murphy
as Jack McCall
Kerry Washington
as Caroline McCall
Cliff Curtis
as Dr. Sinja
Clark Duke
as Aaron Wiseberger
Allison Janney
as Samantha Davis
Emanuel Ragsdale
as Tyler McCall
Ruby Dee
as Annie McCall
Alain Chabat
as Christian Leger de la Touffe
Jill Basey
as Woman in Starbucks
Greg Collins
as Construction Worker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $22,044,277
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Saturn Films
- Varsity Pictures
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Thousand Words about?
Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, an...
Who directed A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words was directed by Brian Robbins.
How long is A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was A Thousand Words released?
A Thousand Words was released on March 7, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Thousand Words?
The main cast of A Thousand Words includes Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke, Allison Janney.
Is A Thousand Words worth watching?
A Thousand Words has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,378 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.