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IF

2024·Movie
1h 44min·PG
57
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Uplifting and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A story you have to believe to see.

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
Family-Friendly FantasyMagical AdventureImaginary FriendsHeartwarmingNostalgicWhimsicalFeel-GoodCharmingKid-Focused

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream IF legally?

IF is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is IF worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is IF rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is IF?

1 h 44 min

IF runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on IF?

Critics48
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate IF higher (67) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was IF a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$190 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $110 million to make and earned $190 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is IF in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch IF?

121ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for IF in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does IF use?

One-Gender SchoolGainax EndingSinister MinisterTruth in TelevisionInsistent TerminologySo Beautiful, It's a CurseBreak the HaughtyAudience Surrogate"The Reason You Suck" SpeechShower SceneLover and BelovedBoom, Headshot!and 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for IF, including One-Gender School, Gainax Ending, Sinister Minister.