PG-13
2006    1h 52mComedy, Drama
7.573%85%7.3
I.R.S. auditor Harold Crick suddenly finds his mundane Chicago life to be the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire existence, from his work to his love life to his death.
Directed by Marc Forster
  • Will FerrellHarold Crick
  • Maggie GyllenhaalAna Pascal
  • Dustin HoffmanProfessor Jules Hilbert
  • Emma ThompsonKaren Eiffel
  • Queen LatifahPenny Escher
  • Tony HaleDave
  • Tom HulceDr. Cayly
  • Linda HuntDr. Mittag-Leffler
  • Kristin ChenowethBook Channel Host
  • John M. Watson Sr.TV Author
  • William DickIRS Co-Worker #1
  • Guy MasseyIRS Co-Worker #2
  • Martha EspinozaIRS Co-Worker #3
  • T.J. JagodowskiIRS Co-Worker #4
  • Peter GroszIRS Co-Worker #5
  • Tonray HoIRS Co-Worker #6
  • Herb LichtensteinIRS Co-Worker #7
  • Stacey Elaine JacksonIRS Co-Worker #8
  • Ricky AdamsYoung Boy
  • Christian StolteYoung Boy's Father
  • thomasrogers753September 30, 2025
    This movie gives The Secret Life of Walter Mitty vibes in the best way possible A movie about fate, free will, and chance that I think just about everyone loves Absolute banger of movie
  • johnmartinryanDecember 9, 2025
    Will Ferrell’s best movie. I will die on this hill. The writing is abstract, but feels REAL the whole time, while being an obvious work of fiction. Will puts on the acting performance of his career in this production. This movie walked so that, “the secret life of Walter Mitty” could run!
  • shajer1August 10, 2026
    An enjoyable film. Nothing overly amazing to it but it keeps you invested from start to finish.
  • Dannis RobertsAugust 1, 2026
    No sound
  • mickerdooJuly 12, 2025
    An okay, offbeat, independent feeling movie. Change of pace for Ferrell. Maggie is a delight.
  • ehrlic8June 28, 2026
    An unexpectedly delightful film, the elements of metafiction are both quirky and sweet. You don't often encounter such a mainstream type film that has such intimate undercurrents
  • thecomputerman78July 16, 2026
    I Love Will Ferrell it's one of my favorite movies. it's a serious movie but yet funny in some parts.
  • Luke EricksonJune 13, 2026
    A little slow in some parts but pretty funny and I like Will Farrell. Did he say, little did he know? I've written volumes on that line. 😂 This movie surprised me and it's serious but funny and a good time.
  • WhiteDevilEntJune 7, 2026
    Excellent film.
  • zappy.May 7, 2026
    When movies were actually original. If you love Will Ferrell, you’ll love the situation he’s thrown into for this film - a creative premise, held up by great acting. He is shoved into a serious role, surrounded by satirical, sarcastic comedy. It’s dry, it’s sweet - it’s a good one.
  • ryanowens875February 3, 2026
    One of the Best performance he has ❤️‍🔥💐💯
  • assassin007January 19, 2026
    This was a great film and it was good to see Will Ferell in a role other than full blown comedy.
  • carmen.s29January 15, 2026
    This movie surprised me, even though there is a foreshadowing tell in the very first dialog of the movie. I found it, well written, along with good character building and dialog. The story seems to move smoothly with well-timed twists that kept me engaged. I also like some of the underlying messages in the overall theme of the move.

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