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Imaginary Friend

2012·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–54%
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–54%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Psychological ThrillerMental IllnessImaginary FriendDisturbing ImageryFamily TraumaMysteryTensionCharacter Study

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Gabai, Mario Aguja, Carmen Tabanyi
Written by:
Brian D. Young, Christine Gauthier
Produced by:
Richard Gabai, Richard Iott, John Constantine
Composed by:
Aaron Symonds

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Imaginary Friend legally?

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Imaginary Friend is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Imaginary Friend worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Imaginary Friend rated?

PG-13Disturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is Imaginary Friend?

1 h 39 min

Imaginary Friend runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is Imaginary Friend in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Imaginary Friend?

3CAPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Imaginary Friend in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.