Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty appropriate for children?

# 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.

What age is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty suitable for?

Our verdict for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty safe for children?

Content breakdown

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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

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2013

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis

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

Cast

Ben Stiller

Walter Mitty

Kristen Wiig

Cheryl Melhoff

Sean Penn

Sean O'Connell

Shirley MacLaine

Edna Mitty

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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