Stranger Than Fiction (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2006, Stranger Than Fiction is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Marc Forster, running about 113 minutes. “Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.
Who’s in it. Stranger Than Fiction stars Will Ferrell as Harold Crick, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Ana Pascal, Dustin Hoffman as Professor Jules Hilbert and Emma Thompson as Karen Eiffel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Stranger Than Fiction has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger Than Fiction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger Than Fiction tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger Than Fiction (2006)?
- In US, Stranger Than Fiction is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger Than Fiction worth watching?
- Stranger Than Fiction holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stranger Than Fiction?
- Stranger Than Fiction stars Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and Queen Latifah.
- When was Stranger Than Fiction released?
- Stranger Than Fiction was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.