Screenplay data
Walter Mitty, a quiet man working at Life Magazine, frequently daydreams to escape his unfulfilled life. Tasked with finding a missing photograph for the final issue's cover, Walter embarks on a global adventure, transforming into a man of action. He eventually finds photographer Sean O'Connell, who reveals the missing photo is a tribute to Walter's mother, honoring unsung heroes. Walter returns, confronts management, and the photograph is published as the final cover, celebrating everyday dignity and his newfound courage.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Walter Mitty is a daydreaming photo editor who embarks on a globe-trotting quest to recover a lost negative for Life magazine.
Open full beat sheetWalter Mitty is listed as Practical Asset Manager. A quiet, unassuming man in his 30s who works at Life Magazine and frequently daydreams. In the parsed data, Walter Mitty is connected to 115 scenes, 310 dialogue lines, 320 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
115 scenes / 310 dialogue linesCheryl Mellhoff is listed as Colleague. A pretty woman in her 30s who works with Walter. In the parsed data, Cheryl Mellhoff is connected to 10 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
10 scenes / 33 dialogue linesTed Hendricks is listed as Vice President of Acquisitions. The new supervisor overseeing the acquisition of Life Magazine. In the parsed data, Ted Hendricks is connected to 8 scenes, 57 dialogue lines, 59 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
8 scenes / 57 dialogue linesOdessa Mitty is listed as Walter's Sister. Walter's sister, described as flighty. In the parsed data, Odessa Mitty is connected to 8 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 76.
8 scenes / 21 dialogue linesRich is listed as Cheryl's Son. Cheryl's 9-year-old son. In the parsed data, Rich is connected to 8 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
8 scenes / 5 dialogue linesEdna Mitty is listed as Walter's Mother. Walter's 76-year-old mother. In the parsed data, Edna Mitty is connected to 7 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
7 scenes / 35 dialogue linesTodd Mahar is listed as eHarmony Counselor. Walter's eHarmony support contact. In the parsed data, Todd Mahar is connected to 5 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
5 scenes / 33 dialogue linesSean O'Connell is listed as Photographer. A rugged, adventurous photographer for Life Magazine. In the parsed data, Sean O'Connell is connected to 5 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
5 scenes / 23 dialogue linesTim Naughton is listed as Co-worker. A co-worker at Life Magazine. In the parsed data, Tim Naughton is connected to 5 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 14 dialogue linesGary Mannheim is listed as Vice President of Acquisitions. A colleague at Life Magazine. In the parsed data, Gary Mannheim is connected to 4 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 11 dialogue linesHernando is listed as Co-worker. A co-worker in the storage room at Life Magazine. In the parsed data, Hernando is connected to 3 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 10 dialogue linesMark Chatham is listed as Owner of The Timms Company. The executive who owns the conglomerate that acquired Life Magazine. In the parsed data, Mark Chatham is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 112.
1 scenes / 3 dialogue linesWalter Mitty sits at his kitchen table balancing his checkbook, reviewing recent expenses.
Walter MittyWalter waits in a crowd during the morning rush hour before experiencing a daydream.
Walter MittySurreal objects and figures from Walter's mind float past office windows.
Walter speaks with his eHarmony counselor, Todd, about his profile and lack of life experiences.
Walter Mitty, Todd MaharWalter watches a black and white jazz funeral procession pass by.
Walter MittyWalter learns from Roy that the company has been acquired.
Walter Mitty, Tim NaughtonWalter meets Gary Mannheim and Ted Hendricks in the elevator.
Walter Mitty, Ted Hendricks, Gary MannheimWalter walks past large Life Magazine photographs.
Walter MittyWalter finds a gift from Sean O'Connell on his desk.
Walter MittyWalter discovers that negative 12 is missing from Sean O'Connell's roll.
Walter Mitty, HernandoWalter talks to Tim Naughton about the missing negative and overhears executives discussing his evaluation.
Walter Mitty, Tim NaughtonWalter and Cheryl discuss the missing negative and the future of the magazine.
Walter Mitty, Cheryl MellhoffWalter daydreams he is in Yemen with Sean O'Connell.
Walter Mitty, Sean O'ConnellWalter and Sean run through an anti-American rally while being pelted with shoes.
Walter Mitty, Sean O'ConnellWalter wakes from his daydream on a bus and tries to use eHarmony.
Walter MittyWalter calls eHarmony support to discuss his profile issues.
Walter Mitty, Todd MaharWalter finds a piano in the park and meets Cheryl and Rich.
Walter Mitty, Cheryl Mellhoff, RichWalter, Cheryl, and Rich move the piano down the street.
Walter Mitty, Cheryl Mellhoff, RichWalter secures the piano and says goodbye to Cheryl and Rich.
Walter Mitty, Cheryl Mellhoff, RichWalter practices skateboarding.
Walter MittyWalter discovers a clue in a photograph.
Walter MittyWalter and Tim discuss the ship and accomplishments.
Walter Mitty, Tim NaughtonWalter finishes lunch.
Walter MittyWalter runs to the subway.
Walter MittyWalter is congratulated by a Frenchman.
Walter MittyWalter is mobbed by Frenchmen.
Walter MittyThe French mob carries Walter through the lobby.
Walter MittyThe celebration continues in the elevator.
Walter MittyWalter arrives at his floor and meets his mother.
Walter Mitty, Edna MittyTed Hendricks announces the end of Life Magazine.
Walter Mitty, Ted Hendricks, Edna Mitty, Tim NaughtonWalter realizes the negative is missing.
Walter Mitty, Edna Mitty, HernandoWalter overhears Ted on the phone.
Walter Mitty, Ted HendricksWalter decides to go to Greenland.
Walter Mitty, HernandoWalter leaves the office.
Walter MittyWalter walks with purpose.
Walter MittyWalter flies to Greenland.
Walter MittyWalter examines the photo.
Walter MittyWalter arrives in Nuuk.
Walter MittyWalter participates in a local dance.
Walter MittyWalter shows his photo to local teens.
Walter MittyWalter attempts to show a photograph to local teens in Nuuk.
Walter MittyWalter waits for a cab in a coffee shop.
Walter MittyWalter rides in a cab with a driver who claims to be the Queen of Greenland.
Walter MittyWalter and the cab driver discuss his job and see the Musk Ox migration.
Walter MittyWalter asks a boat captain about the photograph.
Walter MittyWalter checks airmail records at the post office.
Walter MittyWalter notices a man at the bar with a thumb matching his photograph.
Walter MittyWalter talks to the pilot about Sean O'Connell.
Walter MittyWalter watches the pilot through the window.
Walter MittyWalter runs to catch the helicopter.
Walter MittyWalter and the pilot fly over a fjord.
Walter MittyA view of the shipping vessel in rough weather.
The pilot tells Walter he must jump into a life raft.
Walter MittyWalter prepares to jump.
Walter MittyWalter jumps from the helicopter into the ocean.
Walter MittyWalter encounters a fin in the water.
Walter MittyWalter learns Sean has already left the ship.
Walter MittyWalter is shown where Sean slept.
Walter MittyWalter finds an itinerary in the car.
Walter MittyWalter learns the location is a volcano in Iceland.
Walter MittyWalter receives a call from Todd Mahar.
Walter Mitty, Todd MaharWalter talks to his eHarmony counselor about his life and recent travels.
Walter Mitty, Todd MaharWalter prepares to leave the freighter for Iceland.
Walter MittyWalter kayaks while daydreaming about Cheryl and her son.
Walter Mitty, Cheryl Mellhoff, RichWalter receives a call from his mother while in Reykjavik.
Walter Mitty, Edna MittyWalter texts Odessa about the piano.
Walter Mitty, Odessa MittyWalter leaves Iceland.
Walter MittyWalter attempts to use eHarmony again.
Walter MittyWalter arrives back in New York.
Walter MittyWalter arrives at the impound lot.
Walter MittyWalter deals with the impound officer.
Walter MittyWalter lifts the piano himself.
Walter MittyWalter carries the piano down the turnpike.
Walter MittyWalter waits for the train with the piano.
Walter MittyThe piano disappears on the subway.
Walter MittyWalter and Odessa discuss his finances and eHarmony.
Walter Mitty, Odessa MittyWalter and Odessa discuss the piano placement.
Walter Mitty, Odessa MittyAdministrator discusses moving the piano to a Villa apartment.
Walter Mitty, Odessa MittyWalter and Odessa discuss the itinerary.
Walter Mitty, Odessa MittyOdessa gives Walter birthday gifts.
Walter Mitty, Odessa MittyYes, sir. It's gone very smoothly. The last issue's underway. The cover? Yeah. It's amazing. It's so quintessence. It encapsulates majesty. Totally. It has some splendor, in it, too, probably. Also, I'm pretty sure it's illustrious and just really awesome. It took my breath away. And I haven't even seen it yet. We're getting it processed from practical assets now. Yes, sir. We're going to retain eleven employees. I'm going to be evaluating them over the next week.
My son and I went on a bike ride in Lake Valhalla. Jersey. We brought lunch. Had lunch in an actual field, of grass. We went swimming. My friend Marny lives on the lake. ...This is going to be the last issue. Life's going to be strictly online after this merger. No new photographs. We're just going to be an internet photo storehouse. That's what I'm hearing. They're going to let most of us go.
I didn't Helmut Newton anyone. I was saying I haven't misplaced a negative in nine years. I've handled every negative in our library and prepared them for our archive. I've overseen their digitization, catalogued each photographer's period-specific film and photo equipment. And I've managed the preservation of the original vision of each photograph. I've never mishandled a single nega-
You know, I wonder sometimes... you had to start work so early. Orange Julius. Then all through college. At Avis. Then Pizza delivery. That shitty pizza. Then at this company. I wish maybe you had the chance, a greater chance to pursue your dreams.
Well, you know, you just left your application so empty. Share something about yourself. It doesn't have to be major league. Life's full of small accomplishments. What do you strive to do everyday, that you take pride in? Can I ask you that?
No, then we can know that we picked each other out, you know, from the whole planet. Not just the cafeteria. ... We're friends. I'd like there to be more. I was hoping this web site (that they won't let me be on) would show her more.
That was the gift. The picture. The wallet was just someplace to keep the picture. I put it in the little picture slot in the wallet. The little picture holder. I thought that would be cute. I said "look inside." In the note.
Not that we can determine. Through our models. You're just lacking distinguishing features as our system sees it. Based on our really extensive evaluation, you seem, to us, a little too indistinguishable from everybody else.
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