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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ben Stiller. With Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
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MoviHero lists December 18, 2013 as the release date for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Ben Stiller is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ben Stiller as Walter Mitty, Kristen Wiig as Cheryl Melhoff, Sean Penn as Sean O'Connell, Shirley MacLaine as Edna Mitty. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 2013
GenresAdventure · Drama · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorBen Stiller
CastBen Stiller as Walter Mitty, Kristen Wiig as Cheryl Melhoff, Sean Penn as Sean O'Connell, Shirley MacLaine as Edna Mitty
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 8,609 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A truly underrated movie in my opinion. Excellent story, beautiful cinematography, and an inspirational message that somehow got overlooked. Life is meant to be lived…”
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“The story is too simple but enjoyable and the photography is gorgeous.”
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“This surprised me in that I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherWalter MittyWalter Mitty in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), played by Ben Stiller.Open character guide otherCheryl MelhoffCheryl Melhoff in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), played by Kristen Wiig.Open character guide otherSean O'ConnellSean O'Connell in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), played by Sean Penn.Open character guide
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