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A Thousand Words

“He only has 1000 words left to discover what matters the most.”

★ 6.1(1,400)20121h 31m

A Thousand Words is streaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Brian Robbins
Release date: 2012-03-07
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $22,044,277
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

A Thousand Words — trailer

About A Thousand Words

A Thousand Words is a 2012 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Brian Robbins, starring Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington and Cliff Curtis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 1,400 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Thousand Words in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Eddie Murphy

Jack McCall

Kerry Washington

Caroline McCall

Cliff Curtis

Dr. Sinja

Clark Duke

Aaron Wiseberger

Allison Janney

Samantha Davis

Emanuel Ragsdale

Tyler McCall

Ruby Dee

Annie McCall

Alain Chabat

Christian Leger de la Touffe

Jill Basey

Woman in Starbucks

Greg Collins

Construction Worker

Robert LeQuang

Starbucks Customer

Michael G. Wilkinson

Starbucks Customer

Themes & keywords

liarliterary agent

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Thousand Words in United States?+

In United States, you can stream A Thousand Words on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is A Thousand Words on Netflix?+

A Thousand Words is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

How long is A Thousand Words?+

A Thousand Words has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in A Thousand Words?+

A Thousand Words stars Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke and Allison Janney.

When did A Thousand Words come out?+

A Thousand Words is a 2012 movie directed by Brian Robbins.

What genre is A Thousand Words?+

A Thousand Words is Drama, Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed A Thousand Words?+

A Thousand Words was directed by Brian Robbins.