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Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend

20124.81h 39m

Overview

During her traumatic childhood with an abusive father, Emma relied on an imaginary friend for strength. She is now an artist struggling with mental illness living with her apparently loving husband, Brad. But when Emma's imaginary friend starts reappearing, she knows she's losing her grip. Desperate to save her marriage and show Brad she is in control, Emma takes drastic measures to free herself of her torment and her imaginary friend.

Directed by Richard Gabai
Written by Brian D. Young, Christine Gauthier
Produced by Michael Amato, Richard Gabai, John Constantine
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Top Cast

Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert

Emma

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Brad

Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull

Brittany

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Jonathan

Jacob Young

Jacob Young

Dr. Kent

Marc McClure

Marc McClure

Dr. McQueen

Angeline-Rose Troy

Angeline-Rose Troy

Molly

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Officer Cameron

Kayla Madison

Kayla Madison

Young Emma

Mila Brener

Mila Brener

Young Brittany

Themes & Keywords

artistfathercontrolfriendsvisionmedicationpsychiatristchildhoodhusbandimaginary

About Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend is a thriller, tv movie film released in 2012 exploring themes of artist, father, control, friends, vision, medication. Directed by Richard Gabai, it stars Lacey Chabert, Ethan Embry, Amanda Schull. During her traumatic childhood with an abusive father, Emma relied on an imaginary friend for strength. She is now an artist struggling with mental illness living with her apparently loving husband, Brad. But when Emma's imaginary friend starts reappearing, she knows she's losing her grip. Desperate to save her marriage and show Brad she is in control, Emma takes drastic measures to free herself of her torment and her imaginary friend.

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