Imaginary Heroes

People are never who they seem to be.

Matt Travis is good-looking, popular, and his school's best competitive swimmer, so everyone is shocked when he inexplicably commits suicide. As the following year unfolds, each member of his family struggles to recover from the tragedy with mixed results.

2004

1h 51min

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Top Billed Cast

Sigourney Weaver
Sandy Travis
Emile Hirsch
Tim Travis
Jeff Daniels
Ben Travis
Michelle Williams
Penny Travis
Kip Pardue
Matt Travis
Deirdre O'Connell
Marge Dwyer
Ryan Donowho
Kyle Dwyer
Suzanne Santo
Steph Connors
Jay Paulson
Vern
Luke Robertson
Jack Johnson
Lee Wilkof
Mitchell Goldstein
Terry Beaver
Dr. Montey
Sara Tanaka
Shelly Chan
Ned Benson
Undercover Hippie
Larry Fessenden
Store Clerk
Ryan Patrick Bachand
Sid
Lori Yeghiayan
Veteran Home Reception
Heidi Newhart
Angela
Ari Graynor
Jenny
Erin Fritch
Emily Slaff

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