The Words Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A writer at the peak of success discovers the price he must pay for stealing another man's work.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Starring Bradley Cooper, Oscar(R)-winner Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde and Zoe Saldana, the layered romantic drama 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.

Cited as official plot version from trailers.apple.com

Drama Romance Thriller

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Words.

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  Bradley Cooper

  ... Rory Jansen

  Limitless, The Silver Linings Playbook

• J
  Jeremy Irons

  ... The Old Man

  The Beekeeper, Kingdom of Heaven

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  Dennis Quaid

  ... Clay Hammond

  The Substance, Reagan

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  Olivia Wilde

  ... Daniella

  Babylon, Tron: Legacy

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  Ben Barnes

  ... The Young Man

  The Critic, The Seventh Son

• 
  J.K. Simmons

  Red One, Zack Snyder's Justice League

• J
  John Hannah

  Damaged, The Christmas Candle

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  Zoe Saldana

  ... Dora Jansen

  Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar

Crew Behind the Film

The The Words behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Brian Klugman last directed Break My Heart 1000 Times. The film's writer Brian Klugman last wrote Tron: Legacy and Or I'll Dress You in Mourning.

Director

Brian Klugman
Lee Sternthal

Screenwriters

Brian Klugman
Lee Sternthal

Producers

Michael Benaroya
Jim Young

Production Details

What we know about the The Words movie production.

Production Updates for The Words

Dec 2011

Completed

Changed The Words movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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