Movies like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Key Features:: Personal growth, Self-discovery, Escapism, Daydreaming, Adventure, Travel, Finding purpose, Romance, Underdog, Charismatic protagonist, Workplace comedy, Photography, Redemption, Transformation, Quest, Feel-good, Inspiration, Character study
Tone:: earnest, humorous, whimsical
Target Audience:: Dreamers, Inspiration seekers, Armchair travelers, Feel-good movie fans
Emotional Arc:: Longing → Adventure → Fulfillment

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

2013-12-18

A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.

Genres

Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Cast

Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Patton Oswalt, Adrian Martinez, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Gunnar Helgason

Crew

Steven Conrad, Ben Stiller

Rating

★7.2(7974 votes)