The Words (2012)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2012, The Words sits in the drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Brian Klugman. The cast includes Ben Barnes, Bradley Cooper and Ron Rifkin. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Brian KlugmanDirector
- Lee SternthalDirector
- Ben Barnesas Young Man
- Bradley Cooperas Rory Jansen
- Ron Rifkinas Timothy Epstein
- Nora Arnezederas Celia
- Željko Ivanekas Joseph Cutler
- Dennis Quaidas Clay Hammond
- Liz Stauberas Camy Rosen
- J.K. Simmonsas Mr. Jansen
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Questions about The Words
- What genre is The Words?
- The Words is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Words?
- Ben Barnes, Bradley Cooper, Ron Rifkin, Nora Arnezeder, Željko Ivanek appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Words?
- Brian Klugman directed The Words.
- How long is The Words?
- The Words runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is The Words worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Words?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
