The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
1947, English. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
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Walter Mitty, a daydreaming writer with an overprotective mother, likes to imagine that he is a hero who experiences fantastic adventures. His dream becomes reality when he accidentally meets a mysterious woman who hands him a little black book. According to her, it contains the locations of the Dutch crown jewels hidden since World War II. Soon, Mitty finds himself in the middle of a confusing conspiracy, where he has difficulty differentiating between fact and fiction.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Norman Z. McLeodDirector
- Danny KayeWalter Mitty
- Virginia MayoRosalind van Hoorn
- Boris KarloffDr. Hollingshead
- Fay BainterMrs. Mitty
- Ann RutherfordGertrude Griswold
- Thurston HallBruce Pierce
- Gordon JonesTubby Wadsworth
- Florence BatesMrs. Griswold
- Konstantin ShaynePeter van Hoorn
- Reginald DennyColonel
- Henry CordenHendrick
- Doris LloydMrs. Follinsbee
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Everett Freeman, James Thurber, Ken Englund
- Box office
- $957K
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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
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: quick answers
Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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 NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
If you liked The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, try Two of a Kind, Bedtime Stories, Love Potion No. 9.
Who directed The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff.
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.