Stranger Than Fiction

2006 "Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period."

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Stranger Than Fiction

7.5 | 1h53m | PG-13 | en | Fantasy

Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.

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7.5 | 1h53m | PG-13 | en | More Info

Released: November. 10,2006 | Released Producted By: Columbia Pictures , Mandate Pictures Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/strangerthanfiction

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Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.

Genre

Fantasy , Drama , Comedy

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Cast

Will Ferrell , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Dustin Hoffman

Director

Kristin Hanson

Producted By

Columbia Pictures

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Will Ferrell

as Harold Crick

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

as Ana Pascal

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Dustin Hoffman

as Professor Jules Hilbert

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Kristin Hanson

Art Department Coordinator

Craig Jackson

Art Direction

Tyler Osman

Construction Coordinator

Kevin Thompson

Production Design

Peter Bankins

Property Master

Ford Wheeler

Set Decoration

Kerry Sanders

Set Designer

Jim McConkey

"A" Camera Operator

Roberto Schaefer

Director of Photography

Paul Bode

First Assistant "A" Camera

Kelly R. Borisy

Grip

Dan Schroer

Second Assistant "A" Camera

Jim McConkey

Steadicam Operator

Ralph Nelson Jr.

Still Photographer

Agnes M. Gibicar

Additional Hairstylist

Lisa R. Frucht

Assistant Costume Designer

Claire Connelly

Costume Coordinator

Frank L. Fleming

Costume Design

Eileen McCahill

Costume Supervisor

Frances Mathias

Hair Department Head

Stranger Than Fiction Audience Reviews

IslandGuru Who payed the critics

LouHomey From my favorite movies..

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

pierreolivier-21287 Beautifully written where two stories merge into one and start rolling back. We certainly wouldn't have been able to find better writer than Emma Thompson in her role. Her voice and story-telling sound as beautiful as the story she is telling. Will Ferrell is known for many dumb movies and is forgotten for this one. This is a shame as he fits perfectly the character, Harold, that is pictured here. The music sets perfectly the scene and keeps you waiting for the end. You feel the story as a third character and observe with delight how the story is run through.

graham0227 Multiple viewers have stated that they turned-off the movie after the first 30 minutes, the second 30 minutes is where characters start to shine. We really need to get to the third act, that is where the meat is and the actors shine in their roles. I have watched and re- watched this movie over the years since release (sometimes starting at minute 24, the entrance of Dustin Hoffmans character).It was ahead of its time with the integration of H.U.D.-like CGI elements to explain our main character's inner monologue.Will Ferrel is evocative as becomes Harold Crick. The relationships in no way feel forced for developing in under two hours, the characters are real, as are the emotions they feel for us by the actors.Give the movie a chance it should not disappoint.*And its a got a great soundtrack that adds to without distracting from the movie.

billiards-82240 I enjoy this film a great deal. It speaks to my sense of awkwardness in a way very few films have managed. The characters are well drawn and extremely lovable, you cannot help but appreciate them as real people. I particularly enjoy the contrast between Harold (Farel) and the narrator.I have seen it quite a few times now and I intend to see it many more.

nat_power IMO one of the best movies Will Ferrell has ever done. This isn't your typical Ferrell movie folks. Stranger Than Fiction is a fantastic comedy from start to finish, and from the story to the characters. The idea of the movie alone is interesting and Forster and this cast pull it off well. One of my favorite parts of this movie is of course Emma Thompson being the writer unknowingly deciding his fate and Maggie Gyllenhaal is perfect as Ferrell's love interest. Ferrell is actually directed brilliantly by Forster who keeps him tamed and used effectively.All in all if your a fan of will ferret I recommend this movie.