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Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty safe for children?

PG Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy Generally safe
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Generally safe
# The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Parental Guide This PG adventure follows a shy man who escapes reality through daydreams until he's forced into real-world adventures. With no violence, language, or sexual content, it's generally appropriate for children ages 8+. The imaginative fantasy sequences and positive message about overcoming fears make it an engaging family viewing option.
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Violence
Mild
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
Type
Movie
Released
2013
Rating
PG
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.

Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller
Walter Mitty
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Cheryl Melhoff
Sean Penn
Sean Penn
Sean O'Connell
Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Edna Mitty
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
With parent
Ages 9–12
Yes
Ages 13+
Yes

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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