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The Words

6.720121h 42mPG-13MovieDramaThriller

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…

DirectorsLee Sternthal·Brian Klugman
WritersLee Sternthal·Brian Klugman
ProducersCassian Elwes·Michael Benaroya

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Cast · Directed by Lee Sternthal

BCBradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper
Rory Jansen
ZSZoe Saldaña
Zoe Saldaña
Dora Jansen
JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
The Old Man
DQDennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
Clay Hammond
OWOlivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde
Danielle
JSJ.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
Mr. Jansen
JHJohn Hannah
John Hannah
Richard Ford
ŽIŽeljko Ivanek
Željko Ivanek
Joseph Cutler
BBBen Barnes
Ben Barnes
Young Man
MMMichael McKean
Michael McKean
Nelson Wylie
NANora Arnezeder
Nora Arnezeder
Celia
RRRon Rifkin
Ron Rifkin
Timothy Epstein

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The Words — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Words?

The Words is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Words on Netflix?

No, The Words is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is The Words on Amazon Prime Video?

The Words isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Words is available on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.