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4.7 / 10(43 votes)IMDbPG-1320121h 39mUnited States of America, Spain

Imaginary Friend

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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180 - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 25, 2012

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Gabai
Screenplay & Story
Christine Gauthier, Brian D. Young
Original Score
Aaron Symonds
Original Title
Imaginary Friend
Country of Origin
United States of America, Spain
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Studios
180 Degrees, Braeburn Entertainment, Check Entertainment, FishCorb Films, Scatena & Rosner Films, Lifetime

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Gabai

Screenplay & Story

Christine Gauthier, Brian D. Young

Original Score & Music

Aaron Symonds

Director of Photography

Scott Peck

Film Editing

Jeff Murphy

Producers

John Constantine , Michael Amato, Richard Gabai, Elizabeth Cullen, Richard Iott

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Gabai

Richard Gabai

Director

Christine Gauthier

Writer

Gabor Norman

Production Design

Brian D. Young

Writer

Cynthia Ann Summers

Costume Design

Jeff Murphy

Editor

John Constantine

Producer

Michael Amato

Producer

Richard Gabai

Richard Gabai

Producer

Scott Peck

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Imaginary Friend.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Imaginary Friend

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Imaginary Friend 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.

Who directed Imaginary Friend?

Imaginary Friend was directed by Richard Gabai.

Who stars in Imaginary Friend?

The principal cast of Imaginary Friend includes Lacey Chabert, Ethan Embry, Amanda Schull, Paul Sorvino, Jacob Young.

When was Imaginary Friend released and how long is it?

Imaginary Friend was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

Who composed the musical score for Imaginary Friend?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Imaginary Friend was composed by Aaron Symonds.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Imaginary Friend?

Imaginary Friend holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).