The Words
2012, English. Directed by Brian Klugman & Lee Sternthal.
There's more than one way to take a life.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Brian KlugmanDirector
- Lee SternthalDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 7 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $13M
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The Words: quick answers
Is The Words worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Words?
The Words runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Words have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Words. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Words parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Words is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Words on?
The Words isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Words?
If you liked The Words, try The House on Carroll Street, Stillwater, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed The Words?
The Words (2012) was directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal and stars Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Irons.