The Word
“The Lord tested his faith. He tested the Lord's mercy.”
Synopsis
The film follows a single father, Tom Hawkins (Kevin O’Donnell) whose life is destroyed when his son is kidnapped and murdered. When informed by the FBI, led by agent Mike Sheehy (Naughton), that the homicide appears to be part of a string of crimes carried out by an enigmatic, religious sect, Tom decides to take matters into his own hands. Ultimately he is faced with a challenging moral decision: should he follow his religious beliefs and let the law take its course or continue to seek revenge and hope God will show him forgiveness?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory W. Friedle
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Grimaldi
- Original Title
- The Word
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory W. Friedle
Steve Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory W. Friedle
Director
Steve Grimaldi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Word
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What is The Word about?
The film follows a single father, Tom Hawkins (Kevin O’Donnell) whose life is destroyed when his son is kidnapped and murdered. When informed by the FBI, led by agent Mike Sheehy (Naughton), that the homicide appears to be part of a string of crimes carried out by an enigmatic, religious sect, Tom decides to take matters into his own hands. Ultimately he is faced with a challenging moral decision: should he follow his religious beliefs and let the law take its course or continue to seek revenge and hope God will show him forgiveness?
Who directed The Word?
The Word was directed by Gregory W. Friedle.
Who stars in The Word?
The principal cast of The Word includes Kevin O'Donnell, James Naughton, Maggie Lacey, Kelly AuCoin.
When was The Word released and how long is it?
The Word was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Word?
The Word holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).