# Imaginary Heroes (2004)

> A grieving suburban family is forced to dismantle its carefully maintained façade as buried secrets, sexuality, and old wounds emerge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15013

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Dan Harris
- Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Emile Hirsch, Jeff Daniels, Michelle Williams, Kip Pardue, Deirdre O'Connell, Ryan Donowho, Suzanne Santo
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373024/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tense, wry, quiet night, character drama marathon

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