Stranger Than Fiction

M
1h 53m
2006
7.284 /10 (2,450)

Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period.

Overview

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

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2006-09-09

Top Billed Cast

Will Ferrell

Harold Crick

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Ana Pascal

Dustin Hoffman

Professor Jules Hilbert

Queen Latifah

Penny Escher

Emma Thompson

Karen Eiffel

Tony Hale

Dave

Tom Hulce

Dr. Cayly

Linda Hunt

Dr. Mittag-Leffler

Kristin Chenoweth

Book Channel Host

John M. Watson Sr.

TV Author

William Dick

IRS Co-Worker #1

Guy Massey

IRS Co-Worker #2

Martha Espinoza

IRS Co-Worker #3

T.J. Jagodowski

IRS Co-Worker #4

Peter Grosz

IRS Co-Worker #5

Tonray Ho

IRS Co-Worker #6

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