The Pretend One (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The Pretend One is a drama and romance film directed by Tony Prescott, running about 86 minutes. “An Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adult woman's imaginary friend from childhood, Hugo, finds his existence threatened when a real person becomes the woman's love interest.
Who’s in it. The Pretend One stars Geraldine Hakewill as Charlie, David Field as Roger, Benedict Wall as Guy and Michael Whalley as Hugo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Pretend One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pretend One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pretend One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pretend One (2018)?
- In US, The Pretend One is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pretend One worth watching?
- The Pretend One holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pretend One?
- The Pretend One stars Geraldine Hakewill, David Field, Benedict Wall and Michael Whalley.
- When was The Pretend One released?
- The Pretend One was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.