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Stranger Than Fiction [Widescreen]

Actor(s): Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Emma Thompson
Director(s): Marc Forster
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Content Advisory: Brief Nudity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Adult Humor, Sexual Situations
Movie Release: 2006
DVD Release: 02/27/2007
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, French
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 53 mins
Studio: Sony Pictures
Total Copies: 23
Genres: Comedy Drama, Tragi-comedy, Fantasy Comedy
See Also: Stranger Than Fiction [Blu-ray], Stranger Than Fiction [Widescreen] [Special Edition] [Blu-ray]

DVD Synopsis

A socially isolated IRS agent whose every move is documented by a disembodied female voice discovers that his life is the subject of a book currently being written by a best-selling author, whose creative block has stunted her repeated efforts to kill him off, in a quirky fantasy comedy written by Hollywood hot property Zach Helm and directed by Finding Neverland's Marc Forester. Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) lives a life of solitude. Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson) can't seem to find a way to finish her latest book. Though Harold and Kay have never actually met, their fates are about to become intertwined in a most unusual manner. With her publishers growing increasingly impatient with her apparent inability to put the finishing touches on her latest novel, Kay is assigned a new assistant whose task it is to help provide the creative push needed to get her book finished and into the hands of her many eager fans. The subject of Kay's novel is a lonely and despairing IRS agent named Harold Crick, who believes that his life has lost any real meaning. As Kay continues to weave Harold's woeful tale without realizing that her protagonist is actually a living human being unable to concentrate on his life and career due to the constant interference of the narrator who inexplicably seems to anticipate his every move and read his every thought, her continued efforts to kill her perplexed subject finally provide him with the incentive needed to fully experience life by seeking out the source of the voice that plagues him. Penned by the screenwriter named by Variety magazine as one of the "Top Ten Writers to Watch" and who was also included in Esquire magazine's "Best and Brightest" list of 2004, Stranger Than Fiction features supporting performances by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, and Queen Latifah. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Will Ferrell - Harold Crick
Maggie Gyllenhaal - Ana Pascal
Dustin Hoffman - Professor Jules Hilbert
Queen Latifah - Penny Escher
Emma Thompson - Karen 'Kay' Eiffel

Member Movie Reviews

Susan C. (Sunie) from APPLETON, WI wrote on 8/30/2009...

Stranger than Fiction is an interesting concept looking into the life of the character played by Will Ferrell. He starts out as a stagnant character who slowly changes his life after a author played by Emma Thompson starts to write a novel and Will Ferrell's Character becomes her subject. The author's voice repeats all Ferrell's moves back to him. Only Ferrell can hear her. It drives him crazy and motivates him to think about his life. Ultimately he makes meaningful changes. I enjoyed this thought provoking movie and do recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh and unique story.

Suzanne B. wrote on 8/5/2009...

I loved this film, although I expected slapstick and got more of a drama. Very creative script and outstanding performances thoughout. The on-screen chemistry between Maggie Gyllenhaal and Will Ferrell was a pleasant surprise. Emma Thompson is perfect as the tortured writer who struggles to write a fitting ending to her character's life. Dustin Hoffman is fabulous in a supporting role.

Jessica T. (Jessie) from MATTHEWS, NC wrote on 7/22/2009...

0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really liked all the characters and thought it was dark humor. I really enjoyed this movie and would highly recommend it. It's not a typical Will Ferrell movie.

Laura H. wrote on 4/1/2009...

I absolutely love this movie. The story is unique and poignant. This is Will Ferrell's best film by far.

Loretta B. from CRANSTON, RI wrote on 3/21/2009...

I liked this movie for the plot and Emma Thompson but at times it dragged on very slow.

Sara C. (SarithaAnn) wrote on 12/8/2008...

3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

A bit of an odd movie...but odd in a good way. Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson were both fantastic in this movie. And the best character of all was the script...unlike anything I have watched as of late. Highly recommend this film.