The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
A fantastical carnival troupe journeys through a surreal dreamscape to win a wager with the devil.
After a carnival troupe saves his life, a man agrees to help its immortal leader collect five souls and win a bet with the devil.
How intense is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalsurrealdreamlikecampypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus for you?
Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus scary?
Only a little. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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