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Imaginaerum

2012·Movie
1h 26min
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–64%

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Imaginaerum fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Scare7
  • Tension6

Heart

Deeply moving and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Imaginaerum tells the story of an elderly composer, Tom, who suffers from severe dementia. As he has had the disease for years and has regressed into childhood, he remembers practically nothing from his adult life. His music, friends, all his past including the memory of his daughter are a blur in his fragile mind. All he has left is the imagination of a ten year old boy. As he drifts away into coma, it seems impossible to get back what he has lost. Or is it?
Fantasy WorldMelancholy StoryMusic-Driven NarrativeVisually StunningEmotional JourneyFamily ThemesDreamlike AtmosphereDark UndertonesConcept Album Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Stobe Harju
Written by:
Stobe Harju, Tuomas Holopainen
Produced by:
Jukka Helle, André Rouleau, Markus Selin
Composed by:
Marco Hietala, Pip Williams, Anette Olzon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Imaginaerum legally?

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

Is Imaginaerum worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Imaginaerum rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Imaginaerum?

1 h 26 min

Imaginaerum runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Imaginaerum in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Finland, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Imaginaerum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Imaginaerum in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Imaginaerum use?

Large HamHomageMeaningful EchoMonster ClownChekhov's GunCircus of FearSerkis FolkWorld of SymbolismForeshadowingDying as YourselfFighting Down Memory LaneMemento MacGuffinand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Imaginaerum, including Large Ham, Homage, Meaningful Echo.