“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

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1. (1939) A story by James Thurber about a henpecked husband with extravagant daydreams: he imagines himself as a heroic pilot in wartime, a world-famous surgeon, and a soldier who can face a firing squad without fear.

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An ordinary person who dreams of leading a romantic life may be called a “Walter Mitty.”

Example Sentences

"Interstellar used an ice glacier as a stand in for another planet and then there was Batman Begins, Game of Thrones and the Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Ben Stiller," he said.

From BBC

In her work for the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Greene used antique patterns to outfit Ben Stiller’s character in a 1940s playsuit.

From The Verge

Before switching to TV, Conrad wrote features, including excellent screenplays like “The Pursuit of Happyness” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”

From New York Times

The change in tone can also be heard in the show’s soundscape: The first episode features “Dirty Paws,” the Of Monsters and Men song featured in Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

From Slate

As a producer, Goldwyn’s credits include “Dexter,” “Hot Rod,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Masterminds.”

From Los Angeles Times