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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a 2013 American adventure comedy-drama film directed, co-produced by and starring Ben Stiller and written by Steve Conrad.
Dec 25, 2013 · A comedy-adventure film directed by and starring Ben Stiller, based on the short story by James Thurber. Walter Mitty, a daydreaming magazine employee, embarks on a journey to find a missing negative and confront his fears.
- (343K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Ben Stiller
- 2013-12-25
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1939) is a short story by James Thurber. The most famous of Thurber's stories, it first appeared in The New Yorker on March 18, 1939, and was first collected in his book My World and Welcome to It (Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1942).
- James Thurber
- 1939
A comedy-adventure film starring Ben Stiller as a daydreamer who escapes his boring life at Life magazine. Critics are divided on the film's ambition and substance, while audiences enjoy the spectacle and the cast.
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- Ben Stiller
- PG
- Ben Stiller
Walter Mitty, a timid proofreader for Life magazine, embarks on a global adventure to find a missing negative by a legendary photographer. Along the way, he faces dangers, challenges and self-discovery in this comedic adaptation of James Thurber's short story.
When day dreamer Walter Mitty discovers that his job is threatened, he takes action and embarks on an incredible journey. 14,264 IMDb 7.3 1 h 54 min 2013. X-Ray PG.
Dec 25, 2013 · A negative review of Ben Stiller's adaptation of James Thurber's short story, criticizing its tone, plot, and message. The reviewer complains about the movie's smugness, insincerity, and lack of realism.
