The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Guide

A film guide that looks at The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2014), explorin
A film guide that looks at The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2014), explorin

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2014), the uplifting and modernised comic fable that sees funnyman Ben Stiller direct himself as the titular nobody Walter Mitty, whose daily grind is far removed from the exciting world of heroism, romance and action he imagines in his head.


This guide is useful for exploring topics including Geography, English and Art and Design in addition to highlighting themes of dreams, fantasy, loneliness, bullying, and travel and exploration.

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  • Art and Design
  • Geography

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