A Thousand Words has a solid premise that could have been something special, but the execution feels shallow. The plot is unique and had the potential to explore deeper themes, but instead, it plays things too safe, relying on surface-level humor and predictable emotional beats. The directing feels uninspired, and while the pacing is decent, it never fully leans into the weight of its own concept. Cinematography is…
He only has 1000 words left to discover what matters the most.
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.
Top Cast
Eddie Murphy
Jack McCall
Kerry Washington
Caroline McCall
Cliff Curtis
Dr. Sinja
Clark Duke
Aaron Wiseberger
Allison Janney
Samantha Davis
Emanuel Ragsdale
Tyler McCall
Ruby Dee
Annie McCall
Alain Chabat
Christian Leger de la Touffe
Jill Basey
Woman in Starbucks
Greg Collins
Construction Worker
Robert LeQuang
Starbucks Customer
Michael G. Wilkinson
Starbucks Customer
Lyndsey Nelson
Starbucks Customer
Michael Cody Gilbert
Starbucks Customer
Lou Saliba
Shrink
Edi Patterson
Young Female Agent
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FAQ about A Thousand Words
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…
When was A Thousand Words released?
A Thousand Words was released in 2012.
What genres does A Thousand Words belong to?
A Thousand Words is categorised as Drama, Comedy, Fantasy.
Who stars in A Thousand Words?
The cast of A Thousand Words includes Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke, Allison Janney.