Movies like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Forrest Gump's titular character embarks on a series of unexpected adventures that ultimately shape historical events. Its blend of humor, heart, and a whimsical life journey mimics the optimistic and touching narrative that drives The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Exploring life's oddities through the eyes of a man who ages backward, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button offers a unique twist on personal discovery with a surreal narrative arc that fans of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty should find engaging and thought-provoking.

Eat Pray Love, based on the memoir of the same name, sees a woman embark on a journey around the world after a painful divorce to find herself. This film’s adherence to self-discovery and embracing the new and unknown makes it a fitting companion piece to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Under the Tuscan Sun features a woman who impulsively buys a villa in Tuscany to change her life. It's a charming tale of self-discovery and starting over that would appeal to fans who treasure The Secret Life of Walter Mitty's message of finding oneself.

Stranger Than Fiction features an IRS auditor who suddenly finds himself the subject of a narration only he can hear. As his mundane life becomes unexpectedly thrilling, fans of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty's blend of reality and imagination will find this quirky, existential comedy a compelling watch.