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Imaginary Crimes

1994·Movie
1h 45min·PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes60%63%
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes60%63%

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Imaginary Crimes fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

When a father doesn't live up to his dreams... a daughter has to stand up for hers.

A recently widowed, small-time hustler struggles to raise his two daughters on his own and still make a dishonest living in 1960s Portland, Oregon.
1960s Period DramaHeartfelt Family StorySingle ParenthoodComing-of-AgeBittersweet & PoignantCharacter-DrivenNostalgic AtmosphereEmotional JourneySmall-Town LifeFather-Daughter Relationship

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Drazan, Jill Maxcy, Rebecca Long
Written by:
Kristine Johnson, Davia Nelson, Sheila Ballantyne
Produced by:
Deborah Aquila, Ante Novakovic, Gary Barber
Composed by:
Greg Orloff, Marko Costanzo, Mark Ulano

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Imaginary Crimes

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Where can I stream Imaginary Crimes legally?

PrimeThe RokuShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsShout! FactoryTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Imaginary Crimes 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 Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Imaginary Crimes worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Imaginary Crimes rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Imaginary Crimes?

1 h 45 min

Imaginary Crimes runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Imaginary Crimes?

Critics60
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Imaginary Crimes much the same way.

What language is Imaginary Crimes in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Imaginary Crimes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Imaginary Crimes in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.