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TMDB20121h 42mDrama / Thriller

The Words

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.

TMDB audience score

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The Words at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Paramount Plus Essential. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,341 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Words tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
  • It is included with Paramount Plus Essential in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,341 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is The Words scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Words for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Words in the US?
The Words streams on Paramount Plus Essential and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Words?
The Words runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is The Words suitable for kids?
The Words is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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