Imaginary Friend (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, Imaginary Friend is a thriller film directed by Richard Gabai, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Imaginary Friend stars Lacey Chabert as Emma, Ethan Embry as Brad, Amanda Schull as Brittany and Paul Sorvino as Jonathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Imaginary Friend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imaginary Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Imaginary Friend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Imaginary Friend (2012)?
- In US, Imaginary Friend is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Imaginary Friend worth watching?
- Imaginary Friend holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Imaginary Friend?
- Imaginary Friend stars Lacey Chabert, Ethan Embry, Amanda Schull, Paul Sorvino and Jacob Young.
- When was Imaginary Friend released?
- Imaginary Friend was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.