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The Pretend One (2019)

An Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste

RomanceDrama

An adult woman's imaginary friend from childhood, Hugo, finds his existence threatened when a real person becomes the woman's love interest.

Release Date
March 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
4.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Tony Prescott

Cast: Geraldine Hakewill, Michael Whalley, Benedict Wall, David Field, Elijah Perris, Fiona Press

Production: Tee Pot Films
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The Pretend One

The Pretend One

An Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste

An Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste

4.5
86 min

An adult woman's imaginary friend from childhood, Hugo, finds his existence threatened when a real person becomes the woman's love interest.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/18/2019
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Cast

Geraldine Hakewill

as Charlie

Michael Whalley

as Hugo

Benedict Wall

as Guy

David Field

as Roger

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Elijah Perris

as Hugo (8yo)

Fiona Press

as Therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pretend One about?

An adult woman's imaginary friend from childhood, Hugo, finds his existence threatened when a real person becomes the woman's love interest.

How long is The Pretend One?

1h 26m

When was The Pretend One released?

March 18, 2019

Who directed The Pretend One?

Tony Prescott

Who stars in The Pretend One?

Geraldine Hakewill, Michael Whalley, Benedict Wall

What genre is The Pretend One?

Romance, Drama

What is The Pretend One rated?

PG-13

Is The Pretend One available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and FlixFling