Imagine That (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Imagine That is a 2009 fantasy drama directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, starring Eddie Murphy and Thomas Haden Church. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $23 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Karey Kirkpatrick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Imagine That About?
The premise of Imagine That without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated workaholic, Evan Danielson, unexpectedly reconnects with his young daughter, Olivia. Through her extraordinary imagination, they embark on incredible, fantastical journeys together. As Evan experiences these adventures, he begins to re-evaluate his priorities and rediscover the joy of fatherhood, learning valuable lessons about life and the power of imagination.
Imagine That Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- two word title
- slimehouse
- reference to barney the dinosaur
- watching a cartoon
- sleepover
- competition
- blanket
- feather
- family relationships
- workplace bullying
- solo
- school program
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- red bull
- private school
- pancake
- native american
- investment deal
- inedible food
- imaginary friend
- husband wife relationship
- home invasion
- high finance
- employer employee relationship
- dancing
- child abuse
- father daughter relationship
- trampoline
Imagine That Cast
Eddie Murphy leads the cast, with Thomas Haden Church. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick.
- Director Karey Kirkpatrick
More from Karey Kirkpatrick
More films directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, best-rated first: Over the Hedge and Smallfoot.
Imagine That Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Imagine That 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 42% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 60% User score
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Imagine That Plot Summary
What happens in Imagine That from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Before he found himself shouting for his daughter’s beloved purple security blanket at his friends’ house in the middle of the night, Evan Danielson was an ordinary yet successful financial executive—focused and ambitious. However, after his daughter introduced him to the enchanting princesses and their queen dwelling in her imaginary world, Evan was thrust into a whimsical adventure that compelled him to reassess the importance of their relationship and what success truly meant.
In the midst of his demanding career, Evan often struggles to connect with his seven-year-old daughter, Olivia. His priorities have skewed towards work, leaving Olivia feeling neglected and unheard. When a life-changing promotion suddenly appears on the horizon, Evan finds himself at a crossroads, balancing his parental duties with the pressures of his corporate obligations.
Full summary
The whole story of Imagine That, scene by scene
Imagine That Box Office & Budget
Imagine That grossed $23 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 42% of what it cost. $16.1 million came from the US and Canada and $6.9 million (30%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23M
42% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $16.1M
- International
- $6.9M
- Budget
- $55M
Imagine That Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Imagine That.
How Well Do You Know Imagine That?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- 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
- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary trigger for Evan's journey into his daughter's imaginative world?
Cars in Imagine That
14 cars on screen, including the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 C219 and the Dodge Viper SRT-10.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 C219 Main role -
Dodge Viper SRT-10 Minor role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role -
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Background role
Imagine That Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Love” and “Imagined”.
- Also known as
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- Love
- Imagined
- Воображаемая любовь
- 하트비트
- Los amores imaginarios
- Amores Imaginários
- Kangastuksia
- Herzensbrecher
- Fantastikes agapes
- Izmisljene ljubavi
- Képzelt szerelmek
- Hjertebank
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- Wysnione milosci
- Hjärtslag
- Namisljene ljubezni
- Hayali Asklar
- 幻想之爱
- Hayali Aşklar
- Wyśnione miłości
- Gli amori immaginari
- אוהבים דמיוניים (Heartbeats)
- Ударите на сърцето
- 胸騒ぎの恋人
- Imaginární lásky
- Φανταστικές Αγάπες, წარმოსახვითი სიყვარული
- Уявне кохання
- 幻想戀愛
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Imagine That FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Imagine That, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Imagine That?
Imagine That runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Imagine That released?
Imagine That was released on June 12, 2009.
Who directed Imagine That?
Imagine That was directed by Karey Kirkpatrick.
More films by Karey Kirkpatrick Who is in the cast of Imagine That?
Imagine That stars Eddie Murphy and Thomas Haden Church.
How much did Imagine That make at the box office?
Imagine That grossed $23 million worldwide ($16.1 million domestic, $6.9 million international) on a budget of $55 million.
How is Imagine That rated?
Imagine That has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Imagine That have a post-credit scene?
No. Imagine That has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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