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Imaginary Heroes

2004Movie1 h 51 minR

ComedyDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic535.9Rotten Tomatoes34%81%

A deeply moving, melancholic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

People are never who they seem to be.

Matt Travis is good-looking, popular, and his school's best competitive swimmer, so everyone is shocked when he inexplicably commits suicide. As the following year unfolds, each member of his family struggles to recover from the tragedy with mixed results.

Feels like

  • Suburban Tragedy
  • Family Secret
  • Grief and Loss
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Psychological Complexity
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Small Town Life
  • Dark Undercurrents

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Dan Harris
Written by
Dan Harris
Produced by
Art Linson, Frank Hübner, Moshe Diamant
Music by
Deborah Lurie

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Facts

September 14, 2004 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
September 14, 2004
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Suicide Themes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Awful Truth, Rebellious Spirit, Feuding Families +9

  • Awful Truth
  • Rebellious Spirit
  • Feuding Families
  • Nasal Trauma
  • Likes Older Women
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Passive-Aggressive Kombat
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Descent into Addiction
  • Stargazing Scene
  • Parental Favoritism
  • Stepford Suburbia

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Imaginary Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Imaginary Heroes?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Imaginary Heroes is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Imaginary Heroes worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (44).

Will Imaginary Heroes make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Imaginary Heroes good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Imaginary Heroes use?

Awful TruthRebellious SpiritFeuding FamiliesNasal TraumaLikes Older WomenDysfunctional FamilyPassive-Aggressive KombatButt-MonkeyDescent into AddictionStargazing SceneParental FavoritismStepford Suburbiaand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Awful Truth, Rebellious Spirit, and Feuding Families.