The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The romantic storyline focuses solely on a traditional heterosexual relationship.

Cheryl provides a stable and competent presence, and the film passes the Bechdel Test. However, the story emphasizes individual self-actualization rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

The narrative maintains a Western, Anglo-Saxon perspective. International locations serve as atmospheric backdrops rather than platforms for diverse voices or multi-layered stories.

The film prioritizes Western values of adventure and self-reliance. It offers a mild critique of corporate sterility but avoids deeper systemic or anti-Western critiques.

Walter’s maladaptive daydreaming is presented as a neurodivergent trait. The film uses this as a catalyst for his journey, though it leans toward romanticized escapism.