The Imaginary (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.
Rated PG • 2023 • 1h 48m
The Imaginary is a PG-rated animated film that explores the unsettling consequences of childhood make-believe. The story follows Jessica and her family as they confront a sinister imaginary entity named Chauncey that haunts their lives and threatens their safety. Parents should be aware of intense sequences involving monsters, psychological distress, and moments of stylized violence, including a character being mauled and a house… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Imaginary appropriate for kids?
The Imaginary is a PG-rated animated film that explores the unsettling consequences of childhood make-believe. The story follows Jessica and her family as they confront a sinister imaginary entity named Chauncey that haunts their lives and threatens their safety. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Imaginary
What happens in The Imaginary, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 1:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Imaginary
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Imaginary
The film contains stylized violence including a creature being stabbed in the eye with scissors, characters being chased and stalked by a monstrous entity, and an off-screen death where a character is mauled by a monster. A house is also shown burning to the ground during a climactic escape sequence.
Language in The Imaginary
There is no profanity in this film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Imaginary
There is no substance use in this film.
Mature themes in The Imaginary
The story deals with heavy emotional themes, including the trauma of repressed childhood memories, a parent's mental illness, the loss of a loved one, and the dangerous potential for imaginary friends to turn sinister when abandoned.
Scary moments in The Imaginary
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Imaginary yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Imaginary appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Imaginary is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Imaginary is a PG-rated animated film that explores the unsettling consequences of childhood make-believe. The story follows Jessica and her family as they confront a sinister imaginary entity named Chauncey that…
What age rating does The Imaginary have?
The Imaginary is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Imaginary about?
The Imaginary is a PG-rated animated film that explores the unsettling consequences of childhood make-believe. The story follows Jessica and her family as they confront a sinister imaginary entity named Chauncey that haunts their lives and threatens their safety. Parents should be aware of intense sequences involving…
Is there sex or nudity in The Imaginary?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Imaginary?
The film contains stylized violence including a creature being stabbed in the eye with scissors, characters being chased and stalked by a monstrous entity, and an off-screen death where a character is mauled by a monster. A house is also shown burning to the…
Is the language in The Imaginary appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in this film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Imaginary?
There is no substance use in this film.
What mature themes appear in The Imaginary?
The story deals with heavy emotional themes, including the trauma of repressed childhood memories, a parent's mental illness, the loss of a loved one, and the dangerous potential for imaginary friends to turn sinister when abandoned.
How long is The Imaginary?
The Imaginary runs 108 minutes, directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full The Imaginary parent guide?
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