The Imaginary

PGUnited States rating20231h 48mAnimation, Adventure, Drama
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PG US
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A young girl and her imaginary friend go on many adventures together in their imagination. When the girl is injured and the friend finds himself alone, he must travel to a secret sanctuary to find a way to stay with her. This story explores the special bond between children and the power of their imagination.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard adventure structure with moments of quiet exploration and drama balanced by scenes of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA man who hunts and devours imaginary beings targets the main character.
  • Approx.ScaryA large snake appears and tries to crush the girl during a battle of imagination.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is shot with a pretend gun and is forgotten by others.

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  1. 1What did you think about the special bond between the girl and her imaginary friend?
  2. 2How did the characters use their imagination to solve problems or stay brave?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to have a strong imagination?

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