The Words Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

There's more than one way to take a life.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 8, 2012

The Words

Release Date: Friday, September 7, 2012 Theaters

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

Director: Brian Klugman • Lee Sternthal

Starring: Bradley Cooper • Jeremy Irons • Dennis Quaid • Olivia Wilde • Ben Barnes

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 36 m

3.74 / 5.0

60% WILL SEE 40% WON'T SEE

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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.

Drama Romance Thriller

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Who stars in The Words – Cast List

Bradley Cooper
... Rory Jansen

Is This Thing On?, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
J
Jeremy Irons
... The Old Man

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Better Start Swimming
Dennis Quaid
... Clay Hammond

I Can Only Imagine 2, War Machine
Olivia Wilde
... Daniella

In Time, Tron: Legacy
Ben Barnes
... The Young Man

The Seventh Son, The Big Wedding
J.K. Simmons
The Account 2, Zootopia
J
John Hannah
Damaged, The Christmas Candle
Zoe Saldana
... Dora Jansen

Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: Fire and Ash

Who is making The Words – Crew List

A look at The Words behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Brian Klugman last helmed Break My Heart 1000 Times. The film's writer Brian Klugman last penned 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

Studios: CBS Films
Production Company: Animus Films
Benaroya Pictures
Serena Films
Waterfall Media

Production – What we know about the The Words

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language and smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 36 m
Tagline: There's more than one way to take a life.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Words Trailers and Clips

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The Words Release Date: When was the film released?

The Words was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 7 , 2012. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Cold Light of Day, Bachelorette and [REC] 3: Genesis.