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Stranger Than Fiction
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Marc Forster. With Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHarold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Stranger Than Fiction.
MoviHero lists November 10, 2006 as the release date for Stranger Than Fiction. Marc Forster is the listed director. The listed cast includes Will Ferrell as Harold Crick, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Ana Pascal, Dustin Hoffman as Professor Jules Hilbert, Emma Thompson as Karen Eiffel. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 10, 2006
GenresDrama · Comedy · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorMarc Forster
CastWill Ferrell as Harold Crick, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Ana Pascal, Dustin Hoffman as Professor Jules Hilbert, Emma Thompson as Karen Eiffel
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Stranger Than Fiction runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 2,680 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I am one of those people that normally hate Will Ferrell, especially in a leading role.”
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“A fresh idea that, however, becomes a bit of a boring movie.”
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