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   • 7.5/10 7.5/10 IMDb
   • 73% 73% Rotten Tomatoes

   Critics consensus A fun, whimsical tale about an office drone trying to save his life from his narrator, Stranger Than Fiction features a subdued performances from Will Ferrell that contributes mightily to its quirky, mind-bending affect. More reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

1. • • A good movie but not a great one, Stranger Than Fiction is reminiscent of the films of Charlie Kaufman (Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) but lacks that writer's conceptual rigor and imaginative power.
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   Is 'Stranger Than Fiction' a good movie?

   • This may be true in literature, but Hollywood has become expert at scrambling the generic codes, producing dramedies, comedic dramas and other such hybrids. And while “Stranger Than Fiction” traffics in a bit of darkly funny existential anxiety, it also finds room for romantic fantasy and sentimental uplift.

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   Is 'Stranger Than Fiction' a fable?

   • Marc Forster 's "Stranger Than Fiction" comes advertised as a romance, a comedy, a fantasy, and it is a little of all three, but it's really a fable, a "moral tale" like Eric Rohmer tells. Will Ferrell stars, in another role showing that like Steve Martin and Robin Williams he has dramatic gifts to equal his comedic talent.

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   Where can I buy Stranger Than Fiction?

   • Rent Stranger Than Fiction on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. A fun, whimsical tale about an office drone trying to save his life from his narrator, Stranger Than Fiction features a subdued performances from Will Ferrell that contributes mightily to its quirky, mind-bending affect.

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   What is 'Stranger Than Fiction' by Will Ferrell about?

   • It's Just Somebody’s Imagination “Stranger Than Fiction” gives Will Ferrell the kind of opportunity that movie and television clowns seem to cherish, which is to impress audiences with their restraint.

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   Nov 9, 2006 · Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. What a thoughtful film this is, and how thought-stirring. Marc Forster 's "Stranger Than Fiction" comes advertised as a romance, a comedy, a fantasy, and it is a little of all three, but it's really a fable, a "moral tale" like Eric Rohmer tells.

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   Nov 10, 2006 · A fun, whimsical tale about an office drone trying to save his life from his narrator, Stranger Than Fiction features a subdued performances from Will Ferrell that contributes mightily to its...

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   • Director: Marc Forster

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Will Ferrell

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   Nov 10, 2006 · With Will Ferrell, William Dick, Guy Massey, Martha Espinoza. I.R.S. auditor Harold Crick suddenly finds his mundane Chicago life to be the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire existence, from his work to his love life to his death.

   • 7.5/10 (237K)
   • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

   • Director: Marc Forster
   • Release Date: 2006-11-10

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   Our review: Parents say ( 6 ): Kids say ( 17 ): STRANGER THAN FICTION is equal parts drama, comedy, and tragedy; it's a smart movie and a touching reminder that life is unpredictable and messy. But that's OK.

   • 4/5
   • Director: Marc Forster

   • Author: Jane Boursaw
   • Produce Company: Sony Pictures

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   The film's title derives from a quote by Lord Byron: "Tis strange — but true; for truth is always strange, stranger than fiction." According to Helm, one of the film's major themes is of interconnectivity. Helm stated, "Each of these characters ends up doing little things to save one another.

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   Nov 10, 2006 · Directed by Marc Forster. Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. PG-13. 1h 53m. By A.O. Scott. Nov. 10, 2006. “Stranger Than Fiction” gives Will Ferrell the kind of opportunity that movie and...

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    Metacritic reviews. Stranger Than Fiction. 67. Metascore. 35 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. 88. ReelViews James Berardinelli. Stranger than Fiction is a wonderful cinematic experience - a welcome way to spend a chilly autumn evening. 75. Chicago Tribune Michael Phillips.