The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the UK on Disney Plus right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 8,333 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Ben Stiller sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is worth clearing space for. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing. Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2013. What keeps The Secret Life of Walter Mitty from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Ben Stiller sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.