The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
2013, English. Directed by Ben Stiller.
Stop dreaming. Start living.
A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Ben StillerDirector
- Ben StillerWalter Mitty
- Kristen WiigCheryl Melhoff
- Sean PennSean O'Connell
- Shirley MacLaineEdna Mitty
- Adam ScottTed Hendricks
- Kathryn HahnOdessa Mitty
- Patton OswaltTodd Maher
- Adrian MartinezHernando
- Ólafur Darri ÓlafssonHelicopter Pilot
- Gunnar HelgasonHotel Keeper
- Terence Bernie HinesGary Mannheim
- Alex AnfangerTed's Toner Box Associate
Details
- Released
- 18 December 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Conrad
- Budget
- $90M
- Box office
- $188M
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What The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is based on
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is based on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939) by James Thurber, published by Harcourt.
1939
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
By James Thurber
Published by Harcourt
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: quick answers
Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 8,610 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Secret Life of Walter Mitty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
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Who directed The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) was directed by Ben Stiller and stars Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn.
What is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty based on?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is based on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939) by James Thurber, published by Harcourt.