Imaginary Friend (2012): Cast & Plot
Imaginary Friend is a 2012 thriller directed by Richard Gabai, starring Lacey Chabert as Emma, Ethan Embry and Angeline-Rose Troy. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Richard Gabai
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 180 Degrees
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Imaginary Friend About?
The premise of Imaginary Friend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a traumatic childhood and an abusive father, Emma found solace in an imaginary friend. Now an artist battling mental illness, she lives with her husband, Brad, and attempts to maintain a semblance of normalcy. However, the return of her childhood imaginary friend signals a disturbing loss of control. As Emma desperately tries to protect her marriage and convince Brad she is stable, she takes extreme actions to confront and banish the recurring presence.
Imaginary Friend Cast & Characters
Lacey Chabert leads the cast as Emma, with Ethan Embry as Brad and Angeline-Rose Troy as Molly. Directed by Richard Gabai; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Gabai
- Lacey Chabert as Emma
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Ethan Embry as Brad - Angeline-Rose Troy as Molly
- Jacob Young as Dr. Kent
Also Starring in Imaginary Friend
· 16 more- Amanda Schull Brittany
- Paul Sorvino Jonathan
- Richard Portnow Dan
- Sam Page Robert
- Mila Brener Young Brittany
- Marc McClure Dr. McQueen
- Ted McGinley Officer Cameron
- Larry Poindexter Duane
- Nadia Lanfranconi Brad's Patient
- Heather Tom Grace
- Deena Dill Veronica
- Andrea Evans Angela
- Matt Knudsen Karl
- Kayla Madison Young Emma
- Michelle Anne Johnson Officer Jones
- Marlene Manes Hostess
More from Richard Gabai
More films directed by Richard Gabai, best-rated first: Justice, A Feeling of Home, A Gingerbread Romance and Mommy I Didn’t Do It.
Imaginary Friend Plot Summary
What happens in Imaginary Friend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Emma Turner, Lacey Chabert, is a talented artist haunted by a childhood imaginary friend named Lilly, a coping mechanism rooted in the abuse she endured from her father, who murdered her mother before ending his own life. She inherits a substantial fortune through a trust, but there’s one catch: the money only goes to her if she stays married. This condition sets the stage for a carefully crafted web of manipulation.
Full summary
The whole story of Imaginary Friend, scene by scene
Imaginary Friend Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Imaginary Friend.
How Well Do You Know Imaginary Friend?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of Emma Turner's childhood imaginary friend?
Cars in Imaginary Friend
5 cars on screen, including the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 970 and the 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 955.
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2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 970 Main role -
2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 955 Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2008 Honda Accord Coupe Background role
Imaginary Friend Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Amiga imaginaria” and “L'impensable vérité”.
- Also known as
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- Amiga imaginaria
- L'impensable vérité
- 180
- Il doppio volto della follia
- Prieten imaginar
- Amigo Imaginário
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Imaginary Friend FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Imaginary Friend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Imaginary Friend?
Imaginary Friend runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Imaginary Friend released?
Imaginary Friend was released on June 2, 2012.
Who directed Imaginary Friend?
Imaginary Friend was directed by Richard Gabai.
More films by Richard Gabai Who is in the cast of Imaginary Friend?
Imaginary Friend stars Lacey Chabert as Emma, Ethan Embry as Brad and Angeline-Rose Troy as Molly, among 20 credited actors.
Does Imaginary Friend have a post-credit scene?
No. Imaginary Friend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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