A Thousand Words
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.
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Where can I watch A Thousand Words in the United States?
A Thousand Words is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What are the ratings for A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words stars Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke, and Allison Janney. Brian Robbins is the director.
How long is A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
When did A Thousand Words come out?
A Thousand Words was released on March 7, 2012.
Which studio made A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words was produced by Paramount Pictures, Saturn Films, and Varsity Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for A Thousand Words?
A Thousand Words was made on a budget of $40,000,000.
How much did A Thousand Words make at the box office?
A Thousand Words grossed $22,044,277 worldwide, against a budget of $40,000,000.
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