


The Words at a glance
The Words is a 2012 drama and thriller film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG-13 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2012-09-07
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Lee Sternthal
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 1,350 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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
14 names
Bradley CooperRory Jansen
Zoe SaldañaDora Jansen
Jeremy IronsThe Old Man
Dennis QuaidClay Hammond
Olivia WildeDanielle
J.K. SimmonsMr. Jansen
John HannahRichard Ford
Željko IvanekJoseph Cutler
Ben BarnesYoung Man
Michael McKeanNelson Wylie
Nora ArnezederCelia
Ron RifkinTimothy Epstein
Gianpaolo VenutaDave Farber
Liz StauberCamy RosenQuestions about The Words
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Is The Words suitable for children?
The Words is rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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 the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that…
How long is The Words?
The Words runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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