The Word (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Word is a 2014 drama directed by Gregory W. Friedle. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $628,191 worldwide. Critics gave it 20 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Gregory W. Friedle
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Czech - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Word About?
The premise of The Word without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic abduction and murder of his son, single father Tom Hawkins embarks on a relentless quest for justice. Driven by grief and a desire for vengeance, he inserts himself into the FBI investigation, pushing the boundaries of faith and law. As he pursues the truth, Hawkins must confront the devastating consequences of his actions and seek solace in a world forever changed by loss.
The Word Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- story within a story
- white male black female relationship
- interracial relationship
- writer
- book
- narrator
- parallel story
- plagiarism
- reading a book
- old man
- central park manhattan new york city
- park bench
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- flashback
- post world war two
- kiss
- typewriter
- book agent
- reference to babe ruth
- reference to miles davis
- success
- novel
- love
- american in paris
- memoirs
- soldier
- father son relationship
- bestselling novel
- paris france
- world war two
- greenhouse
- two word title
- aspiring writer
- publisher
- male female relationship
- plagiarized book
- plagiarized novel
- stolen novel
- death of child
- title spoken by character
The Director of The Word
Directed by Gregory W. Friedle.
- Director Gregory W. Friedle
The Word Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Word 20 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 20 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
13K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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The Word Plot Summary
What happens in The Word from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Clayton Hammond, portrayed by Dennis Quaid, is a well-known author who captivates his audience with a reading of his latest novel, The Words. The story unfolds around Rory Jansen, brought to life by Bradley Cooper, an aspiring writer striving to make his mark in New York City alongside his girlfriend, Dora, played by Zoe Saldana. With support from his father, played by J. K. Simmons, Rory secures a position as a mail supervisor in a literary agency, where he works tirelessly to sell his debut novel, only to face persistent rejection from publishers.
Full summary
The whole story of The Word, scene by scene
The Word Box Office
The Word grossed $628,191 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$628.2K
- International
- $628.2K
How Well Do You Know The Word?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the lead role of Rory Jansen?
Cars in The Word
1 car on screen: the 1960 Vauxhall Victor Series 2.
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1960 Vauxhall Victor Series 2 Minor role
The Word Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Birdman” and “Birdman avagy a mellőzés meglepő ereje”.
- Also known as
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- Birdman
- Birdman avagy a mellőzés meglepő ereje
- Birdman - The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance
- Birdman ou (A Inesperada Virtude da Ignorância)
- Birdman o la inesperada virtud de la ignorancia
- 버드맨
- Birdman o (La inesperada virtud de la ignorancia)
- Birdman - o (L'imprevedibile virtù dell'ignoranza)
- Birdman czyli nieoczekiwane pożytki z niewiedzy
- בירדמן או (היתרון הבלתי צפוי של הבורות)
- Birdman o (l'imprevedibile virtù dell'ignoranza)
- Бёрдмэн
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- Birdman oder (Die unverhoffte Macht der Ahnungslosigkeit)
- בירדמן
- Birdman ή Η Απρόσμενη Αρετή της Αφέλειας
- Birdman avagy (A mellőzés meglepő ereje)
- 鸟人
- Бърдмен
- Бердмен
- Omul Pasăre sau Virtutea nesperată a ignoranței
- Birdman ali Nepričakovana odlika nevednosti
- Birdman veya (Cahilliğin Umulmayan Erdemi)
- مرد پرنده ای
- バードマン あるいは（無知がもたらす予期せぬ奇跡）
- เบิร์ดแมน มายาดาว
- 鳥人
- Birdman ou (les vertus insoupçonnées de l'ignorance)
- Човек птица
- Putncilvēks
- Žmogus-paukštis
- 飛鳥俠, ბერდმენი
- الرجل الطائر
- Người Chim
- Човекот-птица
- Lindmees ehk (võhiklikkuse ootamatu voorus)
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The Word FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Word, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Word?
The Word runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Word released?
The Word was released on August 15, 2014.
Who directed The Word?
The Word was directed by Gregory W. Friedle.
How much did The Word make at the box office?
The Word grossed $628,191 worldwide.
How is The Word rated?
The Word has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 20 on Metacritic, 63% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Word have a post-credit scene?
No. The Word has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Word in?
The original language of The Word is Czech.
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