Imaginary Heroes (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Imaginary Heroes is a 2004 drama directed by Dan Harris, starring Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $291,118 worldwide. Critics gave it 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Dan Harris
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Imaginary Heroes About?
The premise of Imaginary Heroes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the sudden loss of their son, Sandy and Ben Travis struggle to cope with their grief and the fragility of life. As they navigate their sorrow, a complex dynamic emerges within the family. Teenage Tim offers solace to his mother, creating a close bond that leaves his father feeling increasingly isolated and questioning their relationship. The experience forces them to re-evaluate their marriage and confront the challenges of healing.
Imaginary Heroes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay kiss
- gay
- teen angst
- reference to nirvana the band
- spring the season
- dark comedy
- sex scene
- clerk
- lawn mowing
- christmas song
- cat
- leave of absence
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- medication
- babka cake
- reference to home depot
- community service
- head shop
- jazz band
- spanish
- lawn mower
- grocery store checkout clerk
- grocery store
- toilet
- slapped in the face
- dancing
- dancer
- cosmetic surgery
- band
- prostitute
- bench
- park
- benign tumor
- valedictorian speech
- musical composition
- love child
- journal
- notebook
- boys' bathroom
- slamming someone's head into a mirror
- mirror
- disc jockey
- stoned
- vietnam war
- shaving
- arson
- truck
- atlanta 1996 summer olympics
- olympic games
- atlanta georgia
- apology
Where to Watch Imaginary Heroes
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Imaginary Heroes Cast
Sigourney Weaver leads the cast, with Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams. Directed by Dan Harris; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dan Harris
Also Starring in Imaginary Heroes
· 1 moreImaginary Heroes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Imaginary Heroes 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 34% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 65% User score
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Imaginary Heroes Plot Summary
What happens in Imaginary Heroes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Matt Travis appears to have it all: he’s handsome, well-liked, and the star swimmer of his high school, making his sudden suicide all the more shocking to those around him. In the wake of this tragedy, each family member grapples with their grief in different, often unhealthy ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Imaginary Heroes, scene by scene
Imaginary Heroes Box Office
Imaginary Heroes grossed $291,118 worldwide. $228,767 came from the US and Canada and $62,351 (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$291.1K
- US & Canada
- $228.8K
- International
- $62.4K
Imaginary Heroes Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Imaginary Heroes ≣ 2004 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Imaginary Heroes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the charismatic athlete whose loss impacts the family?
Cars in Imaginary Heroes
11 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Advance-Design and the Chevrolet Celebrity.
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Lexus GS Minor role
Imaginary Heroes Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Héroes imaginarios” and “Вымышленные герои”.
- Also known as
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- Héroes imaginarios
- Вымышленные герои
- Obyčejní hrdinové
- Családom titkai
- Heróis Imaginários
- גיבורים דמיוניים
- 상상의 영웅들
- Hayali Kahramanlar
- Οικογενειακά Μυστικά
- Придумані герої
- Wymyśleni bohaterowie
- 假想英雄
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Imaginary Heroes FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Imaginary Heroes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Imaginary Heroes?
Imaginary Heroes runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Imaginary Heroes released?
Imaginary Heroes was released on December 17, 2004.
Who directed Imaginary Heroes?
Imaginary Heroes was directed by Dan Harris.
More films by Dan Harris Who is in the cast of Imaginary Heroes?
Imaginary Heroes stars Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch Imaginary Heroes?
In the US, Imaginary Heroes is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Imaginary Heroes make at the box office?
Imaginary Heroes grossed $291,118 worldwide ($228,767 domestic, $62,351 international).
How is Imaginary Heroes rated?
Imaginary Heroes has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Imaginary Heroes have a post-credit scene?
No. Imaginary Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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