The Words (2012)
A writer at the peak of his literary success discovers the steep price he must pay for stealing another man's work.
All Releases
Domestic (72.1%)
$11,494,838
$11,494,838
International (27.9%)
$4,455,326
$4,455,326
Worldwide
$15,950,164
$15,950,164
Domestic DistributorCBS Films
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Domestic Opening$4,750,894
Budget$6,000,000
Earliest Release DateSeptember 7, 2012
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 42 min
GenresDrama
Mystery
Romance
Thriller
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Sep 7, 2012 | $4,750,894 | $11,494,838 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Oct 31, 2012 | $273,350 | $937,323 |
| Italy | Sep 20, 2012 | $321,437 | $757,329 |
| Türkiye | Dec 7, 2012 | $74,955 | $182,280 |
| Germany | May 23, 2013 | $52,010 | $168,334 |
| Portugal | Nov 1, 2012 | $42,870 | $103,082 |
| Belgium | Jan 16, 2013 | $14,035 | $100,339 |
| United Arab Emirates | Oct 4, 2012 | $48,393 | $82,125 |
| Slovakia | Oct 11, 2012 | $16,433 | $57,274 |
| Hungary | Nov 8, 2012 | $25,050 | $50,249 |
| Czech Republic | Sep 20, 2012 | $13,431 | $38,712 |
| Lebanon | Sep 20, 2012 | $19,765 | $29,791 |
| South Africa | Feb 8, 2013 | $17,432 | $17,432 |
| Croatia | Oct 18, 2012 | $3,866 | $15,879 |
| Austria | Jul 19, 2013 | $2,514 | $7,716 |
| United Kingdom | Apr 19, 2013 | $1,165 | $1,165 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Dec 7, 2012 | $208,317 | $738,266 |
| Brazil | Nov 23, 2012 | $123,769 | $244,559 |
| Argentina | Apr 25, 2013 | $82,953 | $220,915 |
| Colombia | May 10, 2013 | – | $74,030 |
| Uruguay | Jun 13, 2013 | $14,864 | $55,408 |
| Venezuela | May 3, 2013 | $14,055 | $34,773 |
| Peru | May 23, 2013 | $17,742 | $25,901 |
| Bolivia | Jan 23, 2014 | $8,885 | $8,885 |
| Chile | Nov 14, 2013 | $2,765 | $2,765 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Oct 11, 2012 | $141,180 | $256,421 |
| Russia/CIS | Nov 29, 2012 | $76,979 | $135,502 |
| New Zealand | Oct 11, 2012 | $15,784 | $46,999 |
| Singapore | Oct 4, 2012 | $17,848 | $33,820 |
| Hong Kong | Nov 8, 2012 | – | $28,052 |
