IF
IF
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
«IF» (2024) is a family film directed by John Krasinski that blends bittersweet comedy, rich visual fantasy and genuine emotion: a young girl named Bea discovers she can see imaginary friends abandoned by children who have grown up, and sets out to find them new homes. The film centrally addresses the themes of parental grief and a father's serious illness, which generates several noticeably melancholic scenes that may affect sensitive children. These emotionally charged moments are handled with care and without sensationalism, but their presence is recurring throughout the story, giving the film a depth that goes beyond simple entertainment for young audiences. Parents are encouraged to watch the film alongside their children to answer questions about illness, loss and growing up, and to highlight the comforting message about resilience and the power of imagination.
Synopsis
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
Difficult scenes
From the very beginning of the film, it is established that Bea's mother passed away before the events of the story. Although the death is not shown on screen, it is explicitly mentioned and forms the emotional backdrop of the entire narrative. A sensitive child may feel moved or unsettled upon learning that the main character has already lost one parent. Bea's father is hospitalised for a heart operation whose outcome remains uncertain throughout the film. Several scenes take place in the hospital or refer to his condition, creating a diffuse emotional tension rooted in the fear of losing a second parent. This implicit threat is the main driver of the film's melancholy undercurrent. Several imaginary friends are depicted as abandoned, sad and on the verge of disappearing because the children who created them have grown up and forgotten them. These visually affecting moments can genuinely sadden young viewers, particularly those who are themselves attached to imaginary companions.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- John Krasinski
- Main cast
- Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, Bobby Moynihan
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Sunday Night Productions, Maximum Effort
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
«IF» (2024) is a family film directed by John Krasinski that blends bittersweet comedy, rich visual fantasy and genuine emotion: a young girl named Bea discovers she can see imaginary friends abandoned by children who have grown up, and sets out to find them new homes. The film centrally addresses the themes of parental grief and a father's serious illness, which generates several noticeably melancholic scenes that may affect sensitive children. These emotionally charged moments are handled with care and without sensationalism, but their presence is recurring throughout the story, giving the film a depth that goes beyond simple entertainment for young audiences. Parents are encouraged to watch the film alongside their children to answer questions about illness, loss and growing up, and to highlight the comforting message about resilience and the power of imagination.
Synopsis
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
Difficult scenes
From the very beginning of the film, it is established that Bea's mother passed away before the events of the story. Although the death is not shown on screen, it is explicitly mentioned and forms the emotional backdrop of the entire narrative. A sensitive child may feel moved or unsettled upon learning that the main character has already lost one parent. Bea's father is hospitalised for a heart operation whose outcome remains uncertain throughout the film. Several scenes take place in the hospital or refer to his condition, creating a diffuse emotional tension rooted in the fear of losing a second parent. This implicit threat is the main driver of the film's melancholy undercurrent. Several imaginary friends are depicted as abandoned, sad and on the verge of disappearing because the children who created them have grown up and forgotten them. These visually affecting moments can genuinely sadden young viewers, particularly those who are themselves attached to imaginary companions.