The Words (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, The Words is a thriller and drama film directed by Brian Klugman, running about 96 minutes. “There's more than one way to take a life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 must be paid for stealing another man's work, and for placing ambition and success above life's most fundamental three words.
Who’s in it. The Words stars Bradley Cooper as Rory Jansen, Zoe Saldaña as Dora Jansen, Jeremy Irons as The Old Man and Dennis Quaid as Clay Hammond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Words has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and 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 The Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Words tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Words (2012)?
- In US, The Words is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and 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 The Words worth watching?
- The Words holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Words?
- The Words stars Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid and Olivia Wilde.
- When was The Words released?
- The Words was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.