# The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

> A timid magazine archivist leaves his daydreams behind to pursue a missing photograph across the world and discover a life of real adventure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/76967

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Ben Stiller
- Cast: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Patton Oswalt, Adrian Martinez
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359950/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, wistful, uplifting, lazy sunday, travel inspiration

## Synopsis

An ordinary man embarks on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and adventure.

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