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Imaginary Heroes

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
10K
YOUR RATING
Sigourney Weaver in Imaginary Heroes (2004)
Home Video Trailer from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Play trailer2:16
10 Videos
21 Photos
Dark ComedyPsychological DramaDrama

Members of a dysfunctional family react differently to the suicide of the eldest son.Members of a dysfunctional family react differently to the suicide of the eldest son.Members of a dysfunctional family react differently to the suicide of the eldest son.

  • Director
    • Dan Harris
  • Writer
    • Dan Harris
  • Stars
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Emile Hirsch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dan Harris
    • Writer
      • Dan Harris
    • Stars
      • Sigourney Weaver
      • Jeff Daniels
      • Emile Hirsch
    • 59User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Videos10

    Imaginary Heroes
    Trailer 2:16
    Imaginary Heroes
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: I'm Looking For The Good Stuff
    Clip 2:05
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: I'm Looking For The Good Stuff
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: I'm Looking For The Good Stuff
    Clip 2:05
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: I'm Looking For The Good Stuff
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: You Must Be What, 13?
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    Imaginary Heroes Scene: You Must Be What, 13?
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: You Won't Understand
    Clip 0:41
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: You Won't Understand
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: Take Your Pick
    Clip 1:20
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: Take Your Pick
    Imaginary Heroes Scene: What Am I Gonna Do?
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    Imaginary Heroes Scene: What Am I Gonna Do?

    Photos21

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    Top Cast56

    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Sandy Travis
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Ben Travis
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Tim Travis
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Penny Travis
    Kip Pardue
    Kip Pardue
    • Matt Travis
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Marge Dwyer
    Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho
    • Kyle Dwyer
    Suzanne Santo
    Suzanne Santo
    • Steph Connors
    Jay Paulson
    Jay Paulson
    • Vern
    Luke Robertson
    Luke Robertson
    • Jack Johnson
    Lee Wilkof
    Lee Wilkof
    • Mitchell Goldstein
    Terry Beaver
    • Dr. Montey
    Sara Tanaka
    Sara Tanaka
    • Shelly Chan
    Ned Benson
    Ned Benson
    • Undercover Hippie
    Larry Fessenden
    Larry Fessenden
    • Store Clerk
    Ryan Patrick Bachand
    • Sid
    Lori Yeghiayan
    • Veteran Home Receptionist
    Heidi Newhart
    • Angela
    • Director
      • Dan Harris
    • Writer
      • Dan Harris
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      At an assembly, a student reads "original poetry" by another who had recently killed herself. The poetry is actual an excerpt from the lyrics to "Alive" by Pearl Jam.
    • Goofs
      When Tim is asleep on the kitchen table, the contents of the pickle jar he was eating from jumps from empty to half full between shots.
    • Quotes
      • Shelly Chan: [commencement address] These were the best years of our lives. At least that's what they told us. Personally, I hated high school. I hated all of you and I hope you all rot in hell. Thank you.
    • Connections
      Referenced in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Mr. And Mrs. Smith/Howl's Moving Castle/The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D/High Tension/The Honeymooners (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Violin Concerto No. 1 in E major Op. 8 RV 269 'Spring' I. Allegro
      from 'The Four Seasons'
      Written by Antonio Vivaldi (as Vivaldi)
      Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (as The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
      Courtesy of Extreme Music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 10, 2005 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Belgium
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hayali Kahramanlar
    • Filming locations
      • Chatham, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • ApolloProMedia GmbH & Co. 1. Filmproduktion KG (I)
      • QI Quality International GmbH & Co. KG
      • Signature Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $228,767
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,696
      • Dec 19, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $291,118
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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