Just Imagine (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1930, Just Imagine is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and music film directed by David Butler, running about 113 minutes. “A STORY OF LIFE AND LOVE IN 1980!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York, 1980: airplanes have replaced cars, numbers have replaced names, pills have replaced food, government-arranged marriages have replaced love, and test tube babies have replaced ... well, you get the idea. Scientists revive a man struck by lightning in 1930; he is rechristened "Single O". He is befriended by J-21, who can't marry the girl of his dreams because he isn't "distinguished" enough -- until he is chosen for a 4-month expedition to Mars by a renegade scientist. The Mars J-21, his friend, and stowaway Single O visit is full of scantily clad women doing Busby Berkeley-style dance numbers and worshiping a fat middle-aged man.
Who’s in it. Just Imagine stars El Brendel as Single O, Maureen O'Sullivan as LN-18, John Garrick as J-21 and Marjorie White as D-6, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Just Imagine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Imagine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Imagine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Imagine (1930)?
- In US, Just Imagine is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Imagine worth watching?
- Just Imagine holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Imagine?
- Just Imagine stars El Brendel, Maureen O'Sullivan, John Garrick, Marjorie White and Frank Albertson.
- When was Just Imagine released?
- Just Imagine was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.