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Cast
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  • Ben Stiller

    Ben Stiller

    Walter Mitty

  • Kristen Wiig

    Kristen Wiig

  • Shirley MacLaine

    Shirley MacLaine

  • Adam Scott

    Adam Scott

  • Kathryn Hahn

    Kathryn Hahn

  • Sean Penn

    Sean Penn

  • Patton Oswalt

    Patton Oswalt

  • Adrian Martinez

    Adrian Martinez

Credits
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  • Ben Stiller

    Ben Stiller

    Director / Producer

  • Steven Conrad

    Steven Conrad

    Screenwriter

  • James Thurber

    James Thurber

    Author

  • Stuart Cornfeld

    Stuart Cornfeld

    Producer

  • John Goldwyn

    John Goldwyn

    Producer

  • Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

    Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

    Producer

  • Meyer Gottlieb

    Meyer Gottlieb

    Executive Producer

  • G. Mac Brown

    G. Mac Brown

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. Behind the Screen
    Dolby Confirms Lastest Atmos Titles, Their Mixers and Sound Editors

    Dolby Confirms Lastest Atmos Titles, Their Mixers and Sound Editors

    11:27 am PDT 10/22/2013
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    Titles include "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past." READ MORE

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  2. Watch Video 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Trailer 2

    'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Trailer 2

    12:00 am PDT 10/13/2013
    • Daniel Reynoso
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    To escape the trappings of his boring urban life, Walter Mitty embarks on a adventure that takes him across the globe in the new trailer for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." READ MORE

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  3. Watch Video New York Film Fest: 'Walter Mitty's' Ben Stiller, Castmates, Producers Talk Inhabiting Multiple Worlds

    New York Film Fest: 'Walter Mitty's' Ben Stiller, Castmates, Producers Talk Inhabiting Multiple Worlds

    5:44 pm PDT 10/6/2013
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The actor-director-producer and his colleagues also discuss creating a modern movie about the titular daydreamer and the status of the "Zoolander" sequel. READ MORE

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  4. The Race
    Watch Video New York Film Fest: 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Splits Critics, Charms Festivalgoers (Analysis)

    New York Film Fest: 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Splits Critics, Charms Festivalgoers (Analysis)

    10:33 pm PDT 10/5/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    Ben Stiller directs and stars in this loose adaptation of James Thurber's 1939 short story, which was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation at its world premiere. READ MORE

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  5. Review
    Watch Video The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: New York Film Festival Review

    The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: New York Film Festival Review

    4:04 pm PDT 10/5/2013
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    Ben Stiller directs and stars in this long-gestating remake of the 1947 Danny Kaye comedy about a daydreaming everyman, based on James Thurber's short story. READ MORE

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  6. AFI Fest: 'Out of the Furnace' Added to the Lineup

    AFI Fest: 'Out of the Furnace' Added to the Lineup

    1:51 pm PDT 9/30/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The festival also has scheduled galas for "Nebraska" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." READ MORE

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  7. New York Film Festival 2013: 13 Movies to Know

    New York Film Festival 2013: 13 Movies to Know

    12:07 pm PDT 9/27/2013
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    "Captain Phillips," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "Her" and more titles set to screen at Lincoln Center. READ MORE

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  8. In the Magazine
    New York Film Fest: New Chief Explains 2013 Picks (Q&A)

    New York Film Fest: New Chief Explains 2013 Picks (Q&A)

    5:00 am PDT 9/27/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Kent Jones tells THR why he's opening with Tom Hanks' "Captain Phillips," the reasons he chose Ben Stiller's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and how Hollywood is friendly to the Gotham gathering. READ MORE

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  9. Earshot
    Watch Video 'Walter Mitty' Trailer Boosts Of Monsters and Men Song

    'Walter Mitty' Trailer Boosts Of Monsters and Men Song

    10:25 am PDT 9/17/2013
    • Phil Gallo, Billboard
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    The 18-month-old track is a surprise hit thanks to its use in a preview for Ben Stiller's upcoming film. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' to Screen at New York Film Festival

    'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' to Screen at New York Film Festival

    10:21 am PDT 8/1/2013
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    The film, which Ben Stiller directs and stars in, will have its world premiere as the festival's Centerpiece Gala presentation. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video 'Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Trailer: Ben Stiller's Dreamy Awards Contender (Video)

    'Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Trailer: Ben Stiller's Dreamy Awards Contender (Video)

    11:39 am PDT 7/30/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    Fox's two-minute teaser features the actor's titular character leaving his dull office life for a whirlwind adventure around the world. READ MORE

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  12. Watch Video 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Trailer

    'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Trailer

    7:00 am PDT 7/30/2013
    • THR Staff
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    Ben Stiller stars as a constantly daydreaming magazine manager who goes on a real-life adventure to track down a missing negative. Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn and Adam Scott also star in the comedy from Red House Entertainment and 20th Century Fox. READ MORE

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  13. CineEurope: Javier Bardem's Hairdo in 'The Counselor' Inspired by Brian Grazer's

    CineEurope: Javier Bardem's Hairdo in 'The Counselor' Inspired by Brian Grazer's

    4:50 am PDT 6/26/2013
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    Director Ridley Scott -- turning up at 20th Century Fox's star-packed presentation -- reveals he phoned the producer to tell him they were going to copy his signature mane in the Cormac McCarthy-penned thriller. READ MORE

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  14. CinemaCon: Fox Screens First Footage of Ben Stiller's 'Walter Mitty'

    CinemaCon: Fox Screens First Footage of Ben Stiller's 'Walter Mitty'

    12:09 pm PDT 4/18/2013
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    The director/star and Kristen Wiig appeared at the presentation. READ MORE

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  15. Kathryn Hahn to Help Ben Stiller Uncover 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'

    Kathryn Hahn to Help Ben Stiller Uncover 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'

    4:00 pm PDT 4/4/2012
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    The co-star of "Anchorman" and TV's "Free Agents" is set to play opposite Stiller in his upcoming remake of the 1947 Danny Kaye film. READ MORE

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  16. Kristen Wiig in Negotiations to Star With Ben Stiller in 'Walter Mitty' (Exclusive)

    Kristen Wiig in Negotiations to Star With Ben Stiller in 'Walter Mitty' (Exclusive)

    12:50 pm PST 1/19/2012
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    The "Bridesmaids" star would play a co-worker who pops up in Walter Mitty's fantasy life in the new film version of the James Thurber short story. READ MORE

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Summary

A timid man who lives through others gets a real-life adventure.

Company Info

  • 20th Century Fox Studio
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films Production Company
  • Red Hour Films Production Company
  • New Line Cinema Production Company (in association with)