When emotionally disturbed, some students watch movies to relieve their negative emotions. Movie therapy functions by assisting emotionally disturbed subjects to recover from unpleasant moods through the use of appropriate movies. Career development is the most critical cause of stress for college students. Using the content analysis method for analyzing the introductory passages of movies related to career development and user reviews, this study determined that The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is highly recommended by viewers because it inspires them to chase their dreams and career development. Therefore, this study invited a second-year female college student who was unsure of her career development and experiencing related negative emotions to watch this movie; subsequently, a semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted with her. The research findings show that the student identified with this movie and experienced an emotional healing effect of identification, catharsis and insight. Ultimately, the student was emboldened to face her current circumstances and actively explored her career goals. This study suggests university libraries to include this movie in their collection and collaborate with career counselling units of their universities to organize film screenings and forums, therefore assisting students who are anxious over their career prospects and plans.