The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009): Cast & Ratings
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a 2009 adventure mystery film starring Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole and Heath Ledger. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $61.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus About?
The premise of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Doctor Parnassus, a charismatic showman, makes a deal with the devil, Mr. Nick, to save his daughter, Valentina. To fulfill the bargain, he must gather five souls to win back Valentina, who was once traded away. As time runs short, a troubled man named Tony joins Parnassus's traveling troupe, and his presence complicates the situation. Tony's hidden past and motivations put the entire plan, and everyone involved, in grave danger.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lead actor's last film
- steampunk
- immortality
- imaginary world
- deal with the devil
- imagination
- character played by different actors
- surrealism
- mirror
- lucifer morningstar character
- laundry drying on a clothesline
- blackface
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- artificial respiration
- cpr
- kiss
- foreplay
- male protagonist
- co written by director
- devil
- steampunk fantasy
- psychedelic therapy
- redhead girl
- 15 year old girl
- side boob
- girl with long hair
- hair covering breasts
- concealed nudity
- kiss of life
- woman wears a purple bra
- dancing devil
- father looses daughter in a gambling game
- rescue
- bridge
- birthday
- sideshow
- dream
- bet
- redheaded girl
- siren the alarm
- hanged by the neck
- mob
- ambulance
- little girl
- video camera
- reporter
- musical number
- trance
- dance
- motel
- reference to princess diana
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Cast
Christopher Plummer leads the cast, with Lily Cole and Heath Ledger.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Plot Summary
What happens in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 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
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a remarkable and whimsical morality tale set in today’s world. The story follows Dr. Parnassus, portrayed by Christopher Plummer, who runs an extraordinary traveling show known as the Imaginarium. This captivating spectacle offers its audience a tempting choice: to pursue light and joy or succumb to darkness and despair. Gifted with the power to steer the imaginations of others, Dr. Parnassus harbors a haunting secret.
Full summary
The whole story of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, scene by scene
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Box Office & Budget
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus grossed $61.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $7.7 million came from the US and Canada and $54.1 million (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$61.8M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
- International
- $54.1M
- Budget
- $30M
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Awards & Nominations
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Production Design
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Oscars 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
How Well Do You Know The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
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 plays the character of Doctor Parnassus?
Cars in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
10 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 and the 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N.
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1996 Ford Mondeo MkI Background role
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “O Mundo Imaginário do Dr. Parnassus” and “O Mundo Imaginário do Doutor Parnassus”.
- Also known as
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- O Mundo Imaginário do Dr. Parnassus
- O Mundo Imaginário do Doutor Parnassus
- L'Imaginarium du Docteur Parnassus
- Doctor Parnassus és a képzelet birodalma
- 파르나서스 박사의 상상극장
- Vào Trí Tưởng Tượng Của Bác Sĩ Parnassus
- Das Kabinett des Doktor Parnassus
- Parnassus - L'uomo che voleva ingannare il diavolo
- El imaginario del doctor Parnassus
- Imaginárium Dr. Parnassa
- Dr. Parnassus
- Parnassus: o Homem que Queria Enganar o Diabo
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- Воображариум доктора Парнаса
- Doktor Parnassus és a képzelet birodalma
- Imaginárium Dr. Parnasse
- מופע הפלאים של דוקטור פרנסוס
- Ο Φανταστικός Κόσμος του Δρ. Παρνάσους
- 魔法奇幻秀
- Dr.パルナサスの鏡
- 帕納大師的魔幻冒險
- Сделката на доктор Парнасъс
- Doktora Parnasa iedomu pasaule
- El imaginario mundo del Doctor Parnassus
- Imaginarij doktorja Parnasa, ექიმ პარნასის წარმოსახვა
- Імаджинаріум доктора Парнаса
- Đánh Cược Với Quỷ
- ดร.พาร์นาซัส ศึกข้ามพิภพสยบซาตาน
- L’imaginari del doctor Parnassus
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus released?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was released on December 25, 2009.
Who is in the cast of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus stars Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole and Heath Ledger.
How much did The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus make at the box office?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus grossed $61.8 million worldwide ($7.7 million domestic, $54.1 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus rated?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus nominated for any awards?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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