May 17, 2024
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
May 17, 2024
Director
John Krasinski
Cast
Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carell, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Directed by John Krasinski, rated PG, released May 17, 2024. A girl discovers she can see imaginary friends who need new kids to believe in them.
Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carell, among others.
Soft fantasy about imagination and growing up — tender, not frightening.
Reviews are more mixed (50% Tomatometer), though many viewers still find things to like (82% audience score). IMDb users rate it about 6.7/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Soft fantasy about imagination and growing up — tender, not frightening.
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Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
At 50% on the Tomatometer, critical consensus is mixed-to-cool, with reviews split on tone, script, or originality. Audiences largely leave satisfied (82% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 6.7/10, reflecting middling-to-positive broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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