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Stranger Than Fiction

2006·Movie·PG-13·113 min·★ 7.3(2,663)

“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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Where to watch Stranger Than Fiction in United States

Can I watch Stranger Than Fiction in United States? Yes — you can stream Stranger Than Fiction in United States on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Stranger Than Fiction streaming around the world?

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About Stranger Than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction is a 2006 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Marc Forster. The cast is led by Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.

Stranger Than Fiction was produced by Three Strange Angels, Mandate Pictures, and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 10, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $54 million worldwide.

Director
Marc Forster
Writers
Zach Helm
Release date
November 10, 2006
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$54 million
Production
Three Strange Angels, Mandate Pictures, Columbia Pictures
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Stranger Than Fiction cast & crew

Stranger Than Fiction was directed by Marc Forster and written by Zach Helm.

The cast features Will Ferrell as Harold Crick, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Ana Pascal, Dustin Hoffman as Professor Jules Hilbert, Emma Thompson as Karen Eiffel, Queen Latifah as Penny Escher, and Tony Hale as Dave.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian Reitzell, cinematography is by Roberto Schaefer, and it was produced by Lindsay Doran and Joseph Drake.

Is Stranger Than Fiction worth watching?

Stranger Than Fiction holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 2,663 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, Stranger Than Fiction is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Stranger Than Fiction

In United States, you can stream Stranger Than Fiction on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Stranger Than Fiction

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Harold Crick

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Ana Pascal

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Professor Jules Hilbert

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Karen Eiffel

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Penny Escher

Tony Hale

Tony Hale

Dave

Tom Hulce

Tom Hulce

Dr. Cayly

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

Dr. Mittag-Leffler

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth

Book Channel Host

John M. Watson Sr.

John M. Watson Sr.

TV Author

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William Dick

IRS Co-Worker #1

Guy Massey

Guy Massey

IRS Co-Worker #2

Stranger Than Fiction — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Stranger Than Fiction in United States?

Stranger Than Fiction is streaming on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus, Howdy Amazon Channel in United States.

▸Is Stranger Than Fiction on Peacock Premium?

Yes — Stranger Than Fiction is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

▸What language is Stranger Than Fiction in?

Stranger Than Fiction is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Stranger Than Fiction?

Stranger Than Fiction runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).

▸What is Stranger Than Fiction rated?

Stranger Than Fiction is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 2,663 ratings.

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