Words with Gods (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Words with Gods is a comedy and drama film directed by Álex de la Iglesia, running about 133 minutes. “It is time to know each other” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her god or gods...or the lack thereof. In Words with Gods, each director recounts a narrative centered around human fragility, as well as environmental and cultural crises involving specific religions with which each has a personal relationship; including early Aboriginal Spirituality, Umbanda, Buddhism, the Abrahamic faiths, Hinduism, and Atheism. An animated sequence by Mexican animator Maribel Martinez is woven through each of the film segments, with each segment narratively connected as a feature-length film.

Who’s in it. Words with Gods stars Miranda Tapsell as Woman (ep. "True Gods"), Chico Diaz as The Man (ep. "The Man Who Stole a Duck"), Tanuja as Leela (ep. "God Room") and Masatoshi Nagase as (ep. "Sufferings"), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Words with Gods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Words with Gods page.

If you liked it. Fans of Words with Gods tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.