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The Words

2012Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, gripping drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Literary Theft
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Psychological Drama
  • Writer's Plagiarism
  • Consequences of Ambition
  • Mystery & Intrigue
  • Redemption Quest
  • Character-Driven
  • Thought-Provoking

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Facts

September 7, 2012 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
September 7, 2012
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Nested Story, Plagiarism in Fiction, Framing Device +5

  • Nested Story
  • Plagiarism in Fiction
  • Framing Device
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • In Medias Res
  • Littlest Cancer Patient
  • Desk Sweep of Rage
  • No Name Given

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Where can I stream The Words?

In the United States, The Words streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is The Words worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is The Words okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.