Movies Like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a 2013 adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy film from Ben Stiller with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Welcome to the Jungle and Toy Story 5.

Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy

Welcome to the Jungle

2026

A group of quirky characters gets stuck in a dangerous jungle during a chaotic mission. Filled with confusion, criminals, and hilarious situations, they must work together to survive and find their way out.

5.3

MagicScore

Toy Story 5

2026

When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

7.5

MagicScore

Scary Movie

2026

Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe.

5.5

MagicScore

Supergirl

2026

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

6.2

MagicScore

Michael

2026

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

8.7

MagicScore

The Sheep Detectives

2026

George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

7.8

MagicScore

Cocktail 2

2026

After a decade together, Diya and Kunal's relationship is shaken when Ally, an old friend, re-enters their lives. What begins as a plan between two women spirals into chaos, triggering hilarious, emotional rollercoaster none of them saw coming.

5.8

MagicScore

Mortal Kombat II

2026

The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

8.0

MagicScore

Salitan

2024

A suspicious wife follows her husband in Bali. She meets a dashing man who captures her heart. She soon wants her husband to really have an affair to alleviate the guilt she is feeling.

4.7

MagicScore

#10

The Devil Wears Prada 2

2026

Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Damage

1992

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

6.6

MagicScore

#12

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

8.2

MagicScore

#13

The Mandalorian and Grogu

2026

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Voicemails for Isabelle

2026

A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

8.4

MagicScore

#15

Bhooth Bangla

2026

A man inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and plans his sister's wedding there, but strange supernatural events and panicked locals force him to investigate the property's mysterious past.

5.5

MagicScore

#16

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

7.6

MagicScore

#17

Toy Story 4

2019

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, devoted to taking care of his kid—whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But after Bonnie creates a reluctant new toy called "Forky", a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends challenges everything Woody believes about loyalty, purpose, and what it truly means to be a toy.

7.5

MagicScore

#18

Little Brother

2026

A tightly wound realtor's picture-perfect life gets an extreme makeover when his lovably chaotic "little brother" suddenly reappears.

6.2

MagicScore

#19

Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

6.8

MagicScore

#20

Project Hail Mary

2026

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.

8.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?

The top films similar to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by MovieMagicScore are Welcome to the Jungle (5.3), Toy Story 5 (7.5), Scary Movie (5.5). Each shares adventure/comedy/drama/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty worth watching?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 7,952 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) is a adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy film directed by Ben Stiller, starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?

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About movies like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

This ranked list pairs The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), a adventure and comedy and drama and fantasy film from Ben Stiller, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Ben Stiller take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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