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Words and Pictures

6.420141h 51mPG-13MovieComedyDramaRomance

An art instructor and an English teacher form a rivalry that ends up with a competition at their school in which students decide whether words or pictures are more important.

DirectorFred Schepisi
WriterGerald Di Pego
ProducersGerald Di Pego·Nancy Rae Stone

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Cast · Directed by Fred Schepisi

COClive Owen
Clive Owen
Jack Marcus
JBJuliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche
Dina Delsanto
BDBruce Davison
Bruce Davison
Walt
ADAdam DiMarco
Adam DiMarco
Swint
VT
Valerie Tian
Emily
NNNavid Negahban
Navid Negahban
Rashid
ABAmy Brenneman
Amy Brenneman
Elspeth
KTKeegan Connor Tracy
Keegan Connor Tracy
Ellen
AMAndrew McIlroy
Andrew McIlroy
Roy Loden
TBTanaya Beatty
Tanaya Beatty
Tammy
JSJosh Ssettuba
Josh Ssettuba
Cole Patterson
JKJanet Kidder
Janet Kidder
Sabine

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Words and Pictures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Words and Pictures?

Words and Pictures is streaming on Philo, Starz and Lionsgate+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Words and Pictures on Netflix?

No, Words and Pictures is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Starz.

Is Words and Pictures on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Words and Pictures isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Starz instead.

Where can I watch Words and Pictures for free?

Words and Pictures is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.