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Imagine Me & You

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2006 | 93 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (34% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Phantom Thread or The Shop Around the Corner, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

During her wedding ceremony, Rachel notices Luce in the audience and feels instantly drawn to her. The two women become close friends, and when Rachel learns that Luce is a lesbian, she realizes that despite her happy marriage to Heck, she is falling for Luce. As she questions her sexual orientation, Rachel must decide between her stable relationship with Heck and her exhilarating new romance with Luce.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 100K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ol Parker

  • Piper PeraboRachel
  • Lena HeadeyLuce
  • Matthew GoodeHeck
  • Celia ImrieTessa
  • Anthony Stewart HeadNed
  • Darren BoydCooper
  • Sue JohnstonElla
  • Boo JacksonH
  • Sharon HorganBeth
  • Eva BirthistleEdie