Movie

The Words

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

★ 6.7(1,293)20121h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Release date: 2012-09-07
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: French
Box office: $13,231,461
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Also Known As Pictures

The Words — trailer

About The Words

The Words is a 2012 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal, starring Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña and Jeremy Irons. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,293 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Words in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Bradley Cooper

Rory Jansen

Zoe Saldaña

Dora Jansen

Jeremy Irons

The Old Man

Dennis Quaid

Clay Hammond

Olivia Wilde

Danielle

J.K. Simmons

Mr. Jansen

John Hannah

Richard Ford

Željko Ivanek

Joseph Cutler

Ben Barnes

Young Man

Michael McKean

Nelson Wylie

Nora Arnezeder

Celia

Ron Rifkin

Timothy Epstein

Themes & keywords

plagiarized bookaspiring writer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Words in South Africa?+

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Is The Words on Netflix?+

The Words is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Words?+

The Words has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Words?+

The Words stars Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid and Olivia Wilde.

When did The Words come out?+

The Words is a 2012 movie directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal.

What genre is The Words?+

The Words is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Words?+

The Words was directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal.