The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Year: 2013

Runtime: 114 min

Language: English

AdventureDramaFantasyComedy

A photographer working as a negative assets manager for Life magazine escapes his ordinary existence through elaborate daydreams. When a misplaced photo threatens the magazine's final print edition, he embarks on a global journey to track down the missing image and the photographer who took it. Along the way, he encounters adventure and romance, and learns valuable lessons about life and self-discovery.

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1

Walter's Daydreams

Walter Mitty works as a negative assets manager at Life magazine. He often escapes the dullness of his job through vivid daydreams, imagining himself in thrilling adventures that offer a stark contrast to his mundane life.

2

Crush on Cheryl

Walter harbors a secret crush on his co-worker, Cheryl. Despite his feelings, he struggles to express them and remains hesitant about taking the steps necessary to win her heart.

Life magazine office
3

Collaboration with Sean O'Connell

Walter collaborates with the esteemed photojournalist Sean O'Connell, who appreciates Walter's contributions to the magazine. As a token of gratitude, O'Connell gifts Walter a wallet, which symbolizes their professional bond.

4

Negative #25 Goes Missing

Walter discovers that negative #25, a vital image for the magazine's final print edition, is missing. This shocking realization compels him to stall Ted Hendricks, the corporate transition manager overseeing the downsizing process.

Life magazine office
5

Cheryl's Encouragement

With Cheryl's encouragement, Walter begins to view the remaining negatives as puzzles that could lead him to O'Connell's whereabouts. Their collaboration deepens, and he realizes the importance of the missing negative.

Life magazine office
6

Journey to Greenland

From analyzing various images, Walter deduces that Sean O'Connell is in Greenland. Determined to find him, Walter hops on a flight, marking the beginning of his extraordinary journey.

Airport
7

Encounter in Nuuk

Upon arriving in Nuuk, Walter learns from a local bartender that O'Connell has already left on a ship. To reach him, Walter must take a postal helicopter, but the pilot is intoxicated.

Nuuk, Greenland
8

Plunge into the Ocean

In a series of misadventures, Walter misses his mark while trying to leap onto a small boat and plunges into the frigid ocean. Despite being rescued, he learns that his search for O'Connell may have been in vain.

Sea near Greenland
9

Clue about Iceland

After discovering a clementine cake left by O'Connell, Walter finds hints about his next destination: Iceland. Armed with this new information, he prepares for his next leg of the journey.

10

Volcano Eruption in Iceland

In the village of Skógar, Walter spots O'Connell flying over the famous volcano Eyjafjallajökull. A volcanic eruption occurs, leading Walter to rush back and face the consequences of his earlier failures.

Skógar, Iceland
11

Recall to New York

Walter's unsuccessful attempts to obtain the negative result in his recall to New York. He faces disappointment when he realizes he has failed in his mission, leading to his firing by Ted Hendricks.

New York
12

Revelation about O'Connell

Feeling defeated, Walter learns from his mother that she has previously met Sean O'Connell. This revelation provides him with the final clue, indicating that O'Connell is now in the Himalayas.

13

Encounter with O'Connell

Walter travels to the Himalayas, where he finally meets Sean O'Connell. He realizes that the true clue about the missing negative was hidden inside the wallet all along, but he had overlooked it.

Himalayas
14

Finding Negative #25

While assisting his mother with selling her piano, Walter recounts his incredible journey. By chance, his mother retrieves the lost wallet from the trash, revealing the long-sought photograph, negative #25.

15

Walter's Transformation

Walter brings negative #25 to Life's office, asserting its significance for the final edition. This moment of courage not only leads to a heartfelt reunion with Cheryl but also reflects his personal growth from the experiences.

Life magazine office

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