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Imaginary Friend

2012Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

ThrillerTV Movie
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A deeply unsettling, gripping thriller movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

During her traumatic childhood with an abusive father, Emma relied on an imaginary friend for strength. She is now an artist struggling with mental illness living with her apparently loving husband, Brad. But when Emma's imaginary friend starts reappearing, she knows she's losing her grip. Desperate to save her marriage and show Brad she is in control, Emma takes drastic measures to free herself of her torment and her imaginary friend.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Mental Illness
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Disturbing Imagery
  • Family Trauma
  • Mystery
  • Tension
  • Character Study

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Richard Gabai
Written by
Brian D. Young, Christine Gauthier
Produced by
Richard Gabai, Michael Amato, John Constantine
Music by
Aaron Symonds

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Facts

June 2, 2012 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
June 2, 2012
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Spain
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Imaginary Friend?"

Questions about Imaginary Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Imaginary Friend?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Imaginary Friend streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Imaginary Friend worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Imaginary Friend okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Imaginary Friend?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Imaginary Friend scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.