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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

  • 20132013
  • PGPG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
314K
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Ben Stiller in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
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When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
314K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,345
49
  • Director
    • Ben Stiller
  • Writers
    • Steve Conrad(screenplay by)
    • James Thurber(based on the short story by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Stiller
    • Kristen Wiig
    • Jon Daly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ben Stiller
  • Writers
    • Steve Conrad(screenplay by)
    • James Thurber(based on the short story by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Stiller
    • Kristen Wiig
    • Jon Daly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 765User reviews
    • 378Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 18 nominations

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    Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

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    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Walter Mittyas Walter Mitty
    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • Cheryl Melhoffas Cheryl Melhoff
    Jon Daly
    Jon Daly
    • Tim Naughtonas Tim Naughton
    • (as Jonathan C. Daly)
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Odessa Mittyas Odessa Mitty
    Terence Bernie Hines
    Terence Bernie Hines
    • Gary Mannheimas Gary Mannheim
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Ted Hendricksas Ted Hendricks
    Paul Fitzgerald
    Paul Fitzgerald
    • Don Proctoras Don Proctor
    Grace Rex
    Grace Rex
    • Cheryl's Co-Workeras Cheryl's Co-Worker
    Alex Anfanger
    Alex Anfanger
    • Ted's Toner Box Associateas Ted's Toner Box Associate
    Amanda Naughton
    • Female Editoras Female Editor
    Adrian Martinez
    Adrian Martinez
    • Hernandoas Hernando
    Nolan Carley
    • Western Union Employeeas Western Union Employee
    Joey Slotnick
    Joey Slotnick
    • Retirement Home Administratoras Retirement Home Administrator
    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Edna Mittyas Edna Mitty
    Gary Wilmes
    Gary Wilmes
    • Walter's Dadas Walter's Dad
    Marcus Antturi
    Marcus Antturi
    • Rich Melhoffas Rich Melhoff
    Amy Stiller
    Amy Stiller
    • Rich's Friend's Momas Rich's Friend's Mom
    Rosamund Gundmundsdottir
    • Ticket Agentas Ticket Agent
    • Director
      • Ben Stiller
    • Writers
      • Steve Conrad(screenplay by) (screen story by)
      • James Thurber(based on the short story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The drunken helicopter pilot jokes that "There are like eight people in Greenland". When Walter goes to Greenland, he only sees eight different people.
    • Goofs
      The dogs shown outside in Greenland are not authentic Greenlandic sled dogs, the only dogs allowed in Greenland. This is only true north of latitude 66, and Nuuk is well south of this. In fact, Greenland Dogs are likewise not allowed south of the 66th, specifically to avoid interbreeding.
    • Quotes

      Sean O'Connell: Beautiful things don't ask for attention.

    • Crazy credits
      The making and authorized distribution of this film supported over 15,000 jobs and involved hundreds of thousands of work hours.
    • Alternate versions
      The British theatrical version was pre-cut during post-production to secure a PG rating (an uncut 12 rating was available to the distributor). This version was the one released worldwide.
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Maneater
      Written by Daryl Hall, John Oates and Sara Allen
      Performed by KnightsBridge
      Courtesy of Countdown Media

    User reviews765

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    7.3 but still underrated
    My first watch in the cinema was ok, but somehow I was expecting more, what exactly, I'm not so sure. 2nd watch without the expectations was much better. 3rd watch and I now think this is an exceptional film, good story line, strong performances, the scenery, the soundtrack, it's like Indiana Jones decided to become the lead singer of The Strokes or something like that, nuts I know. A solid 8/10.
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    • Oct 2, 2020

    FAQ4

    • Is 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' based on a book?
    • Is it true that there are only eight people in Nuuk?
    • Should I read the short story first, or see the film first, or just see the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official Website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Icelandic
    • Also known as
      • Bí Mật Của Walter Mitty
    • Filming locations
      • Grundarfjörður, Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Samuel Goldwyn Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,236,838
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,765,508
      • Dec 29, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $188,133,322
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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