---
title: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116745
imdb_id: "tt0359950"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 8344
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is an adventure, comedy, drama, and fantasy movie. It tells the story of a timid magazine employee who lives life vicariously through daydreams. The employee, who works at a magazine, spends his days developing photos for the publication, but to escape the monotony, he enters a world of fantasy. The film is based on a famous short story and features a protagonist who has entered the lexicon. It stars and is directed by Ben Stiller, who brings the story to life with a dazzling fantasy world. The movie is available to rent or buy and has a runtime of 1h 54m. It was released in the US on December 25, 2013, with a PG rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A timid magazine photo manager leaves his daydreams behind to embark on a real-life global adventure."

### Why Watch
- features an ensemble cast
- inspiring themes of self-discovery

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing in parts
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and is suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ben Stiller
- **Networks / Studios**: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Red Hour, New Line Cinema

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Stiller** as *Walter Mitty*
- **Kristen Wiig** as *Cheryl Melhoff*
- **Sean Penn** as *Sean O'Connell*
- **Shirley MacLaine** as *Edna Mitty*
- **Adam Scott** as *Ted Hendricks*
- **Kathryn Hahn** as *Odessa Mitty*
- **Patton Oswalt** as *Todd Maher*
- **Adrian Martinez** as *Hernando*
- **Ólafur Darri Ólafsson** as *Helicopter Pilot*
- **Gunnar Helgason** as *Hotel Keeper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Ben Stiller.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The film stars Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, and Sean Penn.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
A timid photo manager who lives through daydreams goes on an adventure after a negative goes missing.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on December 25, 2013.

### Q: Is this film a remake?
The film is considered a remake of the 1947 film of the same name.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Secret Life of Walter Mitty — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116745)
- [The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) | Rotten Tomatoes](http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_secret_life_of_walter_mitty_2013/)
- ['The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' review: Ben Stiller sends famo…](https://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2013/12/post_52.html)
- [The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Life_of_Walter_Mitty_(1947_film))
- ['The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Movie Review](http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty-102238/)
- [The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty)

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