Imagine That (film)

Imagine That
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKarey Kirkpatrick
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Lindley
Edited byDavid Moritz
Music byMark Mancina
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures (under Nickelodeon Movies)
Release date
  • June 12, 2009 (2009-06-12) (United States)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$55 million
Box office$23 million

Imagine That is a 2009 American fantasy comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, and written by Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson. It centers on the relationship between a workaholic father (Murphy) and his daughter, Olivia (Yara Shahidi), whose imaginary world becomes the secret to her father's success.

The film had its premiere at the Paramount Theater on the Paramount Studios Lot in Los Angeles, California, and was then widely released on June 12, 2009, by Paramount Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was a box-office failure, grossing $23 million against a budget of $55 million. Murphy was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for his work in the film.