Andres Gomez
6/10A fresh idea that, however, becomes a bit of a boring movie. The best part is the good performances by the cast. Specially surprising is Ferrell.
Reviewed on October 17, 2016
Stranger Than Fiction(2006)
Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period.
7.3(2,621)1h 53m2006-11-10
DramaComedyRomanceFantasy
Stranger Than Fiction Synopsis
Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) is a drama, comedy, romance and fantasy film directed by Marc Forster, released on November 10, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 2,621 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Forster
- Writers:
- Zach Helm
- Producers:
- Lindsay Doran
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto Schaefer
- Composer:
- Brian Reitzell
- Production:
- Three Strange Angels, Mandate Pictures, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $53,653,224
- Status:
- Released
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Stranger Than Fiction before you stream it.
Stranger Than Fiction Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Ferrell
as Harold Crick
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Ana Pascal
Dustin Hoffman
as Professor Jules Hilbert
Emma Thompson
as Karen Eiffel
Queen Latifah
as Penny Escher
Tony Hale
as Dave
Tom Hulce
as Dr. Cayly
Linda Hunt
as Dr. Mittag-Leffler
Kristin Chenoweth
as Book Channel Host
John M. Watson Sr.
as TV Author
- William Dick
William Dick
as IRS Co-Worker #1
Guy Massey
as IRS Co-Worker #2
Key crew
Directed by Marc Forster, written by Zach Helm, produced by Lindsay Doran.
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Stranger Than Fiction Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 2,621 ratings.
GenerationofSwine
10/10I am one of those people that normally hate Will Ferrell, especially in a leading role. I find him obnoxious, and over-the-top to the point where he is pandering for laughs form the LCD than actually attempting to be funny. However, there is always an exception to the rule. Usually that exception comes in the form of a supporting role... as in Old School... but here it comes in the form of a leading role. It seems…
Reviewed on January 12, 2023
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Stranger Than Fiction – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stranger Than Fiction online?
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Stranger Than Fiction (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stranger Than Fiction?
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The main cast of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) includes Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and Queen Latifah. The film was directed by Marc Forster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stranger Than Fiction released?
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Stranger Than Fiction was released on November 10, 2006 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Stranger Than Fiction worth watching?
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Stranger Than Fiction (2006) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 2,621 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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