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Stranger Than Fiction (2006) -- An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) -- An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) -- An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.
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Overview

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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Zach Helm (written by)
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Release Date:
10 November 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period. more
Plot:
An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
A Must See! more (454 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Will Ferrell ... Harold Crick

William Dick ... IRS Co-Worker #1
Guy Massey ... IRS Co-Worker #2
Martha Espinoza ... IRS Co-Worker #3
T.J. Jagodowski ... IRS Co-Worker #4

Peter Grosz ... IRS Co-Worker #5
Ricky Adams ... Young Boy

Christian Stolte ... Young Boy's Father
Denise Hughes ... Kronecker Bus Driver
Peggy Roeder ... Polish Woman

Tonray Ho ... IRS Co-Worker #6

Tony Hale ... Dave

Maggie Gyllenhaal ... Ana Pascal
Danny Rhodes ... Bakery Employee #1
Helen Young ... Bakery Customer #1
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Killing Harold Crick (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some disturbing images, sexuality, brief language and nudity.
Runtime:
113 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The guitar chosen by Harold is a Fender Stratocaster. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ana Pascal and Harold Crick are kissing on the couch, after she says "I want you too," he slips her jacket down to her elbows. When the shot changes, her jacket sleeve is only on one arm, but when the camera changes angles, her jacket is on both arms again. more
Quotes:
Kay Eiffel: [narrating] This is a story about a man named Harold Crick and his wristwatch. Harold Crick was a man of infinite numbers, endless calculations, and remarkably few words. And his wristwatch said even less. Every weekday, for twelve years, Harold would brush each of his thirty-two teeth seventy-six times... more
Movie Connections:
Features The Meaning of Life (1983) more
Soundtrack:
Love You more

FAQ

If the book's ending was so perfect, why would Eiffel change it?
Why doesn't Harold tell Ana what was going to happen to him?
What is the song Harold plays for Ana?
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179 out of 227 people found the following comment useful.
A Must See!, 28 October 2006
9/10
Author: lsmelton from United States

This movie was such a great surprise! I saw this at an advanced screening just days after suffering through Marie Antoinette. What a pleasant escape! The cast did an outstanding job. Who doesn't love Will Ferrell, but to see him in this role gives me a whole new level of respect for him as an actor. He simply shines on screen! Maggie Gyllenhaal is a delight. Emma Thompson is brilliant as always. Simply wonderful! The writing was terrific. It was so nice to see a movie that could make you laugh and think (not too hard) at the same time. Direction was well done as well - it was even visually appropriate.

Go see it and take a friend. You will laugh and be happy for a change after leaving a movie.

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