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The Imaginary

Animation • Adventure • Drama • Family • Fantasy • 2023 • 1h 48m

The Imaginary movie poster

RATING★ 3.8

RUNTIME1h 48m

LANGUAGEJA

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

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📖 Synopsis

Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “A boy no one can see, and the Imaginaries.”
Release Status: Released

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Genres

Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Director

Yoshiyuki Momose

Original Language

JA

🎭 Cast

Kokoro Terada

Kokoro TeradaRudger (voice)

Rio Suzuki

Rio SuzukiAmanda (voice)

Sakura Ando

Sakura AndoLizzie (voice)

Riisa Naka

Riisa NakaEmily (voice)

Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki YamadaJinzan (voice)

Atsuko Takahata

Atsuko TakahataDownbeat Grandma (voice)

Issey Ogata

Issey OgataMr. Bunting (voice)

Akira Terao

Akira TeraoOld Dog (voice)

Hana Sugisaki

Hana SugisakiAurora (voice)

Teiyu Ichiryusai

Teiyu IchiryusaiHonneko Garigari (voice)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Imaginary about?: Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.
Who directed The Imaginary?: The Imaginary was directed by Yoshiyuki Momose.
When was The Imaginary released?: The Imaginary was released on December 15, 2023.
How long is The Imaginary?: The Imaginary has a runtime of 1h 48m.
Where can I track The Imaginary?: You can track The Imaginary on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS & Android. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. The Imaginary is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in the US.

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