The Imaginary (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, The Imaginary is a fantasy and animation film directed by Yoshiyuki Momose.
What it’s about. Based on the award-winning novel “The Imaginary” by A.F. Harrold. The main character of The Imaginary is Rudger. Born from a young girl’s imagination, Rudger is a boy no one can see who lives in a world where imaginations can live and be eaten by others. The Imaginary is an extraordinarily touching and beautiful hand-drawn fantasy film in which Rudger and his new friends in “The Imaginaries Town” embark on an adventure no one can see at the risk of the futures and fates of those they love.
Who’s in it. The Imaginary stars Takayuki Yamada as Jinzan (voice), Issey Ogata as Mr. Bunting (voice), Akira Terao as Old Dog (voice) and Hana Sugisaki as Aurora (voice), among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Imaginary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Imaginary tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Imaginary (2021)?
- In US, The Imaginary is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Imaginary?
- The Imaginary stars Takayuki Yamada, Issey Ogata, Akira Terao, Hana Sugisaki and Mitsuaki Kanuka.
- When was The Imaginary released?
- The Imaginary was released in 2021.