Imaginary Heroes
Seen it?2004 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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. If you loved Saltburn or August: Osage County, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Matt Travis is good-looking, popular, and his school's best competitive swimmer, so everyone is shocked when he inexplicably commits suicide. As the following year unfolds, each member of his family struggles to recover from the tragedy with mixed results.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Harris
- Sigourney WeaverSandy Travis
- Emile HirschTim Travis
- Jeff DanielsBen Travis
- Michelle WilliamsPenny Travis
- Kip PardueMatt Travis
- Deirdre O'ConnellMarge Dwyer
- Ryan DonowhoKyle Dwyer
- Suzanne SantoSteph Connors
- Jay PaulsonVern
- Luke RobertsonJack Johnson