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Imagine That

Seen it?

2009 | 107 min | Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Ron's Gone Wrong, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

A financial executive who can't stop his career downspiral is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $23 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 63K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick

  • Eddie MurphyEvan Danielson
  • Thomas Haden ChurchJohnny Whitefeather
  • Yara ShahidiOlivia Danielson
  • Ronny CoxTom Stevens
  • Stephen RannazzisiNoah Kulick
  • Nicole Ari ParkerTricia Danielson
  • DeRay DavisJohn Strother
  • Vanessa WilliamsLori Strother
  • Martin SheenDante D'Enzo
  • Lauren WeedmanRose