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A Thousand Words

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Eddie Murphy in A Thousand Words (2012)
A Bodhi tree sprouts up on the property of literary agent Jack McCall after he stretches the truth on a book deal with a guru. Seeing that a leaf from the tree falls to the ground with each word he speaks, Jack must learn the power of the spoken word or suffer the consequences.
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After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every... Read allAfter stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word he speaks.After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word he speaks.
IMDb RATING
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43K
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    • Brian Robbins
    • Steve Koren
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Cliff Curtis
    • Kerry Washington
    • Brian Robbins
    • Steve Koren
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Cliff Curtis
    • Kerry Washington
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    • 128User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
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    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Jack McCall
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Dr. Sinja
    Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington
    • Caroline McCall
    Clark Duke
    Clark Duke
    • Aaron Wiseberger
    Emanuel Ragsdale
    • Tyler McCall
    Jill Basey
    Jill Basey
    • Woman in Starbucks
    Greg Collins
    Greg Collins
    • Construction Worker
    Robert LeQuang
    • Starbucks Customer
    Michael G. Wilkinson
    • Starbucks Customer
    Lyndsey Nelson
    • Starbucks Customer
    Michael Cody Gilbert
    • Starbucks Customer
    Lou Saliba
    Lou Saliba
    • Shrink
    John Gatins
    John Gatins
    • Valet
    Mitchell Fink
    Mitchell Fink
    • Male Agent
    Edi Patterson
    Edi Patterson
    • Young Female Agent
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Samantha Davis
    Emily A. Burton
    Emily A. Burton
    • Crying Student
    • (as Emily Burton)
    Tracy Mulholland
    Tracy Mulholland
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      • Brian Robbins
      • Steve Koren
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    • Trivia
      The movie was filmed in 2008, and released in 2012.
    • Goofs
      The cameraman is reflected in Jack's bird-dropped car.
    • Quotes

      Young Jack: I guess you never know if the last time you see someone is going to be the last time you ever see someone.

    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      You Can Make It If You Try
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    User reviews128

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    9/10
    What's Up With the Negative Reviews??
    I cannot understand why someone would rate this so poorly and call it "an abomination" of a film. These people must like to watch depressing or utter brain dead movies, over heart warming, feel good movies.

    Granted this film is not perfect, there are definitely some unnecessary and quite stupid scenes, but this does not detract from the overall moral of the story which makes a powerful philosophical point - a point we must all contemplate.

    Eddie Murphy is his funny usual self and the rest of the cast do a great job. Also the cinematography is excellent with some remarkable scenes.

    I highly recommend this movie for anyone looking for a meaningful movie. A must watch for all who are positive.

    Peace.
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    • Jun 17, 2012

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    • I'm trying to figure out who the blonde actress was that worked for Random House in the scene where Eddie got high from the tree spray and played with the breadsticks.I know I've seen her elsewhere,but don't see her listed in the credits.
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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2012 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks
      • Saturn Films
      • Work After Midnight Films
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    • 1 hour 31 minutes
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