Word is Bond (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, Word is Bond is a documentary film directed by Sacha Jenkins, running about 88 minutes. “What you say--and how you say it--means everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This documentary film examines the transformative power of lyrics in the world of hip-hop music. Through dynamic archival footage, in-depth interviews and excursions with artists like Nas, Tech9, J Cole, Rapsody and Anderson. Paak, the film explores the many dimensions that hip-hop poetics occupy.
Who’s in it. Word is Bond stars Nas as Himself, Big Daddy Kane as Himself, Jadakiss as Himself and Rakim as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Word is Bond has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Word is Bond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Word is Bond tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Word is Bond (2017)?
- In US, Word is Bond is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Word is Bond worth watching?
- Word is Bond holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Word is Bond?
- Word is Bond stars Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Jadakiss, Rakim and Styles P.
- When was Word is Bond released?
- Word is Bond was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.