What is IF about?
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A girl discovers a magical world of forgotten imaginary friends, sparking a whimsical, heartwarming adventure.
Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+.
IF parents guide
No surprises for a PG: no swearing and nothing scary.
Rated PG, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine for any age.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- No real violence
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- None noted
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Cast and crew
Directed byJohn Krasinski
StarringCailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
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IF is on our Family on Paramount+ and Fantasy on Paramount+ lists.
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