Imaginary Heroes

Sep 14, 2004

1h 51m

★ 6.5

People are never who they seem to be.

Overview

Matt Travis is good-looking, popular, and his school's best competitive swimmer, so everyone is shocked when he inexplicably commits suicide. As the following year unfolds, each member of his family struggles to recover from the tragedy with mixed results.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

ApolloProMedia GmbH & Co. 1. Filmproduktion KG (I)

QI Quality International GmbH & Co. KG

Signature Pictures

Linson Entertainment

Imaginary Heroes Trailers

Cast

Sandy Travis

Sigourney Weaver

Tim Travis

Emile Hirsch

Ben Travis

Jeff Daniels

Penny Travis

Michelle Williams

Matt Travis

Kip Pardue

Marge Dwyer

Deirdre O'Connell

Kyle Dwyer

Ryan Donowho

Steph Connors

Suzanne Santo

Vern

Jay Paulson

Jack Johnson

Luke Robertson

Mitchell Goldstein

Lee Wilkof

Dr. Montey

Terry Beaver

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