A Thousand Words
2012, English. Directed by Brian Robbins.
He only has 1000 words left to discover what matters the most.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 1,460 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Brian RobbinsDirector
- Eddie MurphyJack McCall
- Kerry WashingtonCaroline McCall
- Cliff CurtisDr. Sinja
- Clark DukeAaron Wiseberger
- Allison JanneySamantha Davis
- Ruby DeeAnnie McCall
- Alain ChabatChristian Leger de la Touffe
- Jill BaseyWoman in Starbucks
- Greg CollinsConstruction Worker
- Edi PattersonYoung Female Agent
- John GatinsValet
- Tracy MulhollandYoung Student
Details
- Released
- 7 March 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Koren
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $22M
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A Thousand Words: quick answers
Is A Thousand Words worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 1,460 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does A Thousand Words have a post-credits scene?
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A Thousand Words parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Thousand Words is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Thousand Words on?
A Thousand Words isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Thousand Words?
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Who directed A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words (2012) was directed by Brian Robbins and stars Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis.