The Words movie poster

The Words

"There's more than one way to take a life."

September 7, 2012 1h 36m 6.7/10 (1,257 votes)

Originally released in 2012. The Words is a drama/thriller film. directed by Brian Klugman.

Starring Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, and Jeremy Irons

Synopsis

The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There's only one catch - he didn't write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man's work, and for placing ambition and success above life's most fundamental three words.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 7, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (1,257 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $13.2M 2.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$13,231,461

Production Companies

  • Also Known As Pictures
  • Animus Films
  • Benaroya Pictures
  • Serena Films
  • Waterfall Media
  • Rose Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Words about?

The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There's only one catch - he didn't write it. As th...

Who directed The Words?

The Words was directed by Brian Klugman.

How long is The Words?

The Words has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was The Words released?

The Words was released on September 7, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Words?

The main cast of The Words includes Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde.

Is The Words worth watching?

The Words has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,257 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.