The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Walter Mitty, a daydreaming writer with an overprotective mother, likes to imagine that he is a hero who experiences fantastic adventures. His dream becomes reality when he accidentally meets a mysterious woman who hands him a little black book. According to her, it contains the locations of the Dutch crown jewels hidden since World War II. Soon, Mitty finds himself in the middle of a confusing conspiracy, where he has difficulty differentiating between fact and fiction.
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Where can I watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in the United States?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV.
Can I watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty for free?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff, Fay Bainter, and Ann Rutherford. Norman Z. McLeod is the director.
How long is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did The Secret Life of Walter Mitty come out?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was released on September 1, 1947.
Which studio made The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions in the United States.
How much did The Secret Life of Walter Mitty make at the box office?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty grossed $956,625 worldwide.
What languages is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is in English, French, and German, and its original language is English.
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