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Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend

2012•1h 39m•

★4.8(42 ratings)

ThrillerTV Movie

Overview

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.

Director

Writers

Christine Gauthier, Brian D. Young

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Main Cast

Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert

Emma

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Brad

Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull

Brittany

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Jonathan

Jacob Young

Jacob Young

Dr. Kent

Marc McClure

Marc McClure

Dr. McQueen

Angeline-Rose Troy

Angeline-Rose Troy

Molly

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Officer Cameron

Kayla Madison

Kayla Madison

Young Emma

Mila Brener

Mila Brener

Young Brittany

Heather Tom

Heather Tom

Grace

Sam Page

Sam Page

Robert

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Richard Gabai
Script Supervisor: Carmen Tabanyi
Script Supervisor: Mario Aguja

Writing

Writer: Christine Gauthier
Writer: Brian D. Young

Production

Casting: Don Carroll
Producer: John Constantine
Producer: Michael Amato
Producer: Richard Gabai
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Cullen
Executive Producer: Richard Iott

Music & Sound

Music: Aaron Symonds

Cinematography

"A" Camera Operator: Katie Boyum
Director of Photography: Scott Peck

Editing

Editor: Jeff Murphy

Art Direction

Art Direction: Julie Ziah
Production Design: Gabor Norman
Set Decoration: Jamie Ramirez
Set Decoration: Amy R. Strong

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Cynthia Summers
Makeup Department Head: Amber Moore
Makeup Department Head: Jenda Cipperley

Keywords

artistfathercontrolfriendsvisionmedicationpsychiatristchildhoodhusbandimaginary

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Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 99 minutes (1h 39m).

#2

It was a co-production between: United States of America, Spain.

#3

The film was directed by Richard Gabai.

#4

The screenplay was written by Christine Gauthier and Brian D. Young.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Scott Peck.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2171735.

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Rating

4.8/10

Mixed

42 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Imaginary Friend

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America, Spain

Production Companies:

180 Degrees

Braeburn Entertainment

Check Entertainment

FishCorb Films

FishCorb Films

Scatena & Rosner Films

Scatena & Rosner Films

Lifetime

Lifetime