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Stranger Than Fiction

2006·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
IMDb7.5Metacritic677.9Rotten Tomatoes73%85%

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Stranger Than Fiction fingerprint

Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period.

Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.
Meta-Narrative ComedyExistential CrisisQuirky & WhimsicalUnexpected TwistsIntellectual HumorThought-ProvokingUnique PremiseCharming Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Marc Forster, Michael Lerman, Peter Thorell
Written by:
Zach Helm
Produced by:
Lindsay Doran, Francine Maisler, Joseph Drake
Composed by:
John Roesch, Lora Hirschberg, Michael Semanick

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stranger Than Fiction

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Where can I stream Stranger Than Fiction legally?

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Stranger Than Fiction is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stranger Than Fiction worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stranger Than Fiction rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Stranger Than Fiction?

1 h 53 min

Stranger Than Fiction runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stranger Than Fiction?

Critics70
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Stranger Than Fiction higher (80) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Stranger Than Fiction a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$54 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $54 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Stranger Than Fiction in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stranger Than Fiction?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stranger Than Fiction in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stranger Than Fiction use?

"Life Is Awesome" SpeechUnwitting Instigator of DoomLoophole AbuseImagine SpotRoofless RenovationRiddle for the AgesRage Against the AuthorLemony NarratorHeroic SacrificeThe Hero DiesTrademark Favorite FoodCompanion Cubeand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for Stranger Than Fiction, including "Life Is Awesome" Speech, Unwitting Instigator of Doom, Loophole Abuse.