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The Words is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Words rated?

The Words is rated PG-13 in the US.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Words (2012) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 1,350 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: September 7, 2012
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 1,350 votes
Director: Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription).

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How long is The Words?: The Words is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Words rated?: The Words is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Words a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Words?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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