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A Thousand Words

2012Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic265.3Rotten Tomatoes–46%
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic265.3Rotten Tomatoes–46%

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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24 of 36

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Directed by
Brian Robbins
Written by
Steve Koren
Produced by
Nicolas Cage, Alain Chabat, Brian Robbins
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

March 7, 2012 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
March 7, 2012
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
107 countries

Tropes

Loophole Abuse, Writers Cannot Do Math, Actor Allusion +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Thousand Words?"

Questions about A Thousand Words

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Where can I stream A Thousand Words?

Cinemax

In the United States, A Thousand Words streams on Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is A Thousand Words worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is A Thousand Words okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Thousand Words make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Thousand Words?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was A Thousand Words a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$22 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 55% of its budget.