IF Soundtrack: Written and directed by John Krasinski, IF — marketed in some international territories as Imaginary Friends — is a 2024 American live-action/animated fantasy comedy film. The film reunites Krasinski with his The Office co-star Steve Carell and stars Cailey Fleming and Ryan Reynolds as Bea and Cal, two people who can see other people’s forgotten imaginary friends (IFs). Distributed by Paramount Pictures, IF opened in U.S. theaters on May 17, 2024.
Quick Facts
| Title | IF (also marketed as Imaginary Friends) |
| Director / Writer | John Krasinski |
| Composer | Michael Giacchino |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy, Family |
| Release Date | May 17, 2024 (United States) |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures |
| Running Time | 104 minutes |
| Budget | $110 million |
| Box Office | $190.3 million worldwide |
About IF
The film follows 12-year-old Bea, who moves in with her grandmother in New York while her father awaits heart surgery. Bea discovers she can see IFs — imaginary friends left behind as the children who once dreamed them up have grown up — and teams up with her mysterious neighbor Cal to reunite these forgotten friends with new children, or with the now-grown adults who first imagined them.
Cast of IF
The live-action cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, John Krasinski as Bea’s father, Fiona Shaw as Bea’s grandmother, Alan Kim as Benjamin, and Bobby Moynihan as Jeremy.
The voice cast of IFs features Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Matt Damon as Flower, Bill Hader as Banana, Richard Jenkins as the Art Teacher, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Ally, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear, and Jon Stewart as Robot, with John Krasinski doubling as the voice of Marshmallow. Brad Pitt also makes an uncredited end-credits cameo as the invisible IF Keith. The film is dedicated to the memory of Louis Gossett Jr., who died before its release.
Who Composed the IF Soundtrack?
Michael Giacchino is an Academy Award-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning composer of film, television, and video game music. He won the Oscar for Best Original Score for Pixar’s Up (2009) — the first Pixar film ever to win that category — and earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) for the pilot episode of Lost (2005). He has also won three Grammy Awards: two for his score to Up and one for his score to Ratatouille (2007).
The official album, IF (Music from the Motion Picture), was released by Sony Classical on May 17, 2024 — the same day as the film — and contains 24 tracks running about 1 hour and 16 minutes, opening with “The IF Suite.” The film also features several licensed songs, including Tina Turner’s “Better Be Good to Me,” Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E,” and the “Adagio for Spartacus and Phrygia” from Aram Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus. The score album is available on Amazon Music and Apple Music.
Where to Watch IF
IF released on digital platforms on June 18, 2024, and began streaming on Paramount+ on July 9, 2024. It’s also available to rent or buy on most major digital storefronts, with a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release that followed on August 13, 2024.
Box Office and Reception
IF opened at number one with roughly $33.7–35 million domestically over its opening weekend and went on to gross $190.3 million worldwide against a $110 million production budget. Critical reviews were mixed, with the film holding a 51% approval rating from 213 critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 46/100, though audiences responded more warmly, giving it an “A” CinemaScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is “Imaginary Friends” the same movie as “IF”?
Yes. John Krasinski’s film was originally developed and announced under the title Imaginary Friends before being retitled IF in January 2022; it is still marketed as Imaginary Friends in some international territories.
Who composed the IF (2024) soundtrack?
The score was composed by Michael Giacchino, released as the album IF (Music from the Motion Picture) on May 17, 2024.
What awards has Michael Giacchino won?
Giacchino has won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for Up, a Primetime Emmy Award for his Lost pilot theme, and three Grammy Awards — two for Up and one for Ratatouille.
Where can I stream IF?
IF is available on Paramount+ and for digital rental or purchase on major platforms.
How much money did IF make at the box office?
IF grossed $190.3 million worldwide against a $110 million production budget.
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