IF (2024)
A girl discovers a magical world of forgotten imaginary friends, sparking a whimsical, heartwarming adventure.
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
How intense is IF?
IF has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What IF feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream IF
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is IF for you?
Is IF scary?
No. IF is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is IF gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is IF sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is IF OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is IF?
IF runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream IF?
IF is streaming on Netflix and Paramount+.
Does IF have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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