A Thousand Words(2012)
“He only has 1000 words left to discover what matters the most.”
Overview
Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.
Director
Brian Robbins
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Eddie Murphy
as Jack McCall
Kerry Washington
as Caroline McCall
Cliff Curtis
as Dr. Sinja
Clark Duke
as Aaron Wiseberger
Allison Janney
as Samantha Davis
Emanuel Ragsdale
as Tyler McCall
Ruby Dee
as Annie McCall
Alain Chabat
as Christian Leger de la Touffe
Jill Basey
as Woman in Starbucks
Greg Collins
as Construction Worker
Robert LeQuang
as Starbucks Customer
Michael G. Wilkinson
as Starbucks Customer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Saturn Films • Varsity Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Thousand Words?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Thousand Words (2012).
What is A Thousand Words about?▼
Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.
Who directed A Thousand Words?▼
A Thousand Words was directed by Brian Robbins and released in 2012. It is a drama, comedy, fantasy film.
How long is A Thousand Words?▼
A Thousand Words has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in A Thousand Words?▼
The cast of A Thousand Words includes Eddie Murphy as Jack McCall, Kerry Washington as Caroline McCall, Cliff Curtis as Dr. Sinja, Clark Duke as Aaron Wiseberger, Allison Janney as Samantha Davis and more.
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