---
title: "Imagine"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/imagine-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 91458
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Imagine (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/imagine-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Imagine is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Music, Documentary, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Joko Productions, Picture Music International. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dreamlike portrait of Lennon and Ono set to their iconic music."

### Why Watch
- Features iconic songs from Lennon's 'Imagine' album.
- Blends real-life moments with experimental footage.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its experimental style may not appeal to viewers seeking conventional narrative.
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s surreal, artistic approach is suitable for mature audiences comfortable with avant‑garde documentary style.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: surreal, intimate, musical, artistic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/imagine-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Gebhardt, John Lennon, Yoko Ono
- **Networks / Studios**: Joko Productions, Picture Music International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Lennon** as *Self*
- **Yoko Ono** as *Self*
- **Jack Palance** as *Self*
- **Fred Astaire** as *Self*
- **Dick Cavett** as *Self*
- **George Harrison** as *Self*
- **Jonas Mekas** as *Self*
- **Andy Warhol** as *Self (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film "Imagine" about?
It presents a surreal, half‑fictional, half‑real day in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, set to music from Lennon's "Imagine" album and Yoko's "Fly".

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 23, 1972.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 68 minutes.

### Q: What music is featured in the film?
The soundtrack includes songs from John Lennon's 1971 "Imagine" album and Yoko Ono's "Fly".

### Q: Is the film a traditional documentary?
It mixes documentary footage with surreal, experimental elements, creating an avant‑garde style rather than a conventional documentary.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Imagine — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/91458)
- [Imagine (song) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imagine_(song))

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