

The Mystery of Henry Darger
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known…
In the Realms of the Unreal (2004) is a documentary film directed by Jessica Yu. It stars Henry Darger, Larry Pine, and Dakota Fanning. The film runs for 1 hour 21 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 41 votes.

Henry Darger
Himself

Larry Pine
Henry Darger (Voice)

Dakota Fanning
Narrator/Vivian Girls (Voice)
Frier McCollister
Voice

Wally Wingert
Voice
Mary O'Donnell
Herself (Neighbor)
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In the Realms of the Unreal stars Henry Darger, Larry Pine, Dakota Fanning, and Frier McCollister, and was directed by Jessica Yu.
In the Realms of the Unreal has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes.
In the Realms of the Unreal was released in 2004.
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary film.
In the Realms of the Unreal holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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