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Stranger Than Fiction

PG-1320061h 53mMarc Forster
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 67

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Stranger Than Fiction (2006) about?

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

Who stars in Stranger Than Fiction?

Stranger Than Fiction stars Will Ferrell (Harold Crick), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Ana Pascal), Dustin Hoffman (Professor Jules Hilbert), Emma Thompson (Karen Eiffel), Queen Latifah (Penny Escher). The film was directed by Marc Forster.

How long is Stranger Than Fiction?

Stranger Than Fiction has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG-13.

Is Stranger Than Fiction worth watching?

Stranger Than Fiction holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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