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A Thousand Words

A Thousand Words

2012
PG-13
91 min
Comedy Drama Fantasy

Plot Summary

Jack McCall (Eddie Murphy) finds an unusual tree in his yard after an encounter with a spiritual guru. After discovering that with each word he speaks, a leaf drops from the tree, Jack refuses to speak at all, as silence will keep the tree, and him, alive. However, his elective mutism affects his work, his marriage, and his friendships. Can he figure out an alternative method of survival, or does he just need to live the rest of his life to the fullest?

5.9
IMDb Rating
26
Metacritic
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Ratings & Reviews

5.9
IMDb Rating
26
Metacritic

Technical Details

91 min
Runtime
09 Mar 2012
Release Date
PG-13
Content Rating
Movie
Content Type
2012
Year
Genres
Comedy Drama Fantasy

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User Reviews

RalphRahal

4.0/10
Recent

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 standard, nothing particularly memorable, and the visual storytelling doesn’t do ...

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Technical Info
09 Mar 2012
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