The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
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Top Billed Cast
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Walter Mitty -
Cheryl Melhoff -
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Odessa Mitty -
Gary Mannheim -
Ted Hendricks -
Don Proctor -
Cheryl's Co-Worker -
Ted's Toner Box Associate -
Female Editor -
Hernando -
Western Union Employee
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Retirement Home Administrator -
Edna Mitty -
Walter's Dad
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Director:
Ben StillerWriters:
Steve Conrad (screenplay by), Steve Conrad (screen story by), James Thurber (based on the short story by)All Cast & Crew
Awards
5 wins & 18 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
When Walter's mom (Shirley MacLaine) shows the newspaper clipping from Walter's youth, the author of the article is Sarah Davidson. Sarah Rae Davidson worked in the art department for this movie.
Quotes
Sean O'Connell:
Number 25 is my best ever, the quintessence of life, I think. I trust you'll get it where it needs to go, you always do.
Goofs
During a conversation between Cheryl and Walter, the number of Cheryl's white bag straps on her right shoulder change from 1 to 2 in different shots.
Crazy Credits
The making and authorized distribution of this film supported over 15,000 jobs and involved hundreds of thousands of work hours.
Alternate Versions
The British theatrical version was pre-cut during post-production to secure a PG rating (an uncut 12 rating was available to the distributor). This version was the one released worldwide.
Soundtracks
Don't Let It PassWritten by Tobias Winterkorn, José González and Elias Araya (as Elias Assegahegn Araya)
Performed by Junip
Courtesy of Mute
By arrangement with Bank Robber Music
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
25 December 2013Language
English, Spanish, Icelandic
Country of Origin
USA, UKFilming Locations
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$12,765,508 29 December 2013
Gross USA:
$58,236,838
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$188,133,322
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