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Summary 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 st...

The Words
Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 30 Critic Reviews
37
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 104 User Ratings
6.7
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Summary 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 st...

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 30 Critic Reviews
37
10% Positive
3 Reviews
60% Mixed
18 Reviews
30% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 30 Critic Reviews
37
10% Positive
3 Reviews
60% Mixed
18 Reviews
30% Negative
9 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 104 User Ratings
6.7
56% Positive
58 Ratings
34% Mixed
35 Ratings
11% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 104 User Ratings
6.7
56% Positive
58 Ratings
34% Mixed
35 Ratings
11% Negative
11 Ratings

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Production Company Also Known As Pictures, Benaroya Pictures, Animus Films, Rose Pictures, Serena Films, Waterfall Media
Release Date Sep 7, 2012
Duration 1 h 42 m
Rating Not Rated
Tagline There's more than one way to take a life.
Golden Trailer Awards
2 Nominations
Global Nonviolent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
1 Nomination