John Krasinski is following up his duo of A Quiet Place movies with IF, a family-friendly, hybrid live-action/animated comedy about a girl who can see everyone's imaginary friends. The writer-director has wrangled a stellar cast for IF, including himself, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon. See our review of IF for our thoughts on the film.
If you're wondering how and where you can watch IF this weekend, take a look at the info below.
Where to Watch IF – Showtimes and Streaming
IF will be released in theaters on May 17 witth early showtimes available now. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the main theater sites below:
IF Streaming Release Date
IF will eventually be released on Paramount+, rather than Netflix, Disney+, or Max.
Paramount has yet to announce a streaming date for IF. However, throughout 2023, Paramount brought its movies to its streaming platform roughly 45 days after their theatrical debuts (except for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One). Should Paramount stick with that cadence, you can expect IF to hit Parmount+ in early July.
What Is IF About?
IF is a hybrid live-action/animated comedy written and directed by John Krasinski. Here's the official synopsis from Paramount:
IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
IF Cast
IF was written and directed by John Krasinski. It stars the following actors:
- Cailey Fleming as Bea
- Ryan Reynolds as Cal
- John Krasinski as Bea's Dad
- Fiona Shaw as Grandmother
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossomn
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis
- Alan Kim as Benjamin
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Janet
- Steve Carell as Blue
- Emily Blunt as Unicorn
- Matt Damon as Flower
- Maya Rudolph as Alligator
- Keegan-Michael Key as Slime
- Jon Stewart as Robot
- Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog
- Bradley Cooper as Ice
- Blake Lively as Octopuss
- Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear
IF Rating and Runtime
IF is Rated PG for thematic elements and mild language. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 44 minutes including credits.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
