Ben Stiller
Walter Mitty
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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. The film also stars Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, and Sean Penn.
Dec 25, 2013 · A comedy-adventure film starring Ben Stiller as a daydreaming magazine manager who travels to Greenland to find a missing negative. Based on a short story by James Thurber, the film features stunning cinematography and a soundtrack by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
- (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
When day dreamer Walter Mitty discovers that his job is threatened, he takes action and embarks on an incredible journey. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 114 min
A comprehensive guide to James Thurber's classic short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, quotes, and symbols of this humorous and poignant tale of a man who escapes his mundane life through fantasies.
Dec 25, 2013 · A comedy-adventure film starring Ben Stiller as a daydreamer who escapes his boring life at a magazine. Critics are divided on the film's ambition and substance, while audiences enjoy the spectacle and humor.
- (199)
- Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
- PG
Learn how James Thurber's short story satirizes the early 20th century male and his escapist fantasies. Explore the conflicts, themes, and symbols of Mitty's "secret life" and his humdrum reality.
