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What if...

2010Movie1 h 51 minPG

FamilyRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes43%73%

A heartwarming, uplifting romance movie about family and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

What if God gave you a second chance?

Fifteen years ago, Ben Walker made a decision to leave his college sweetheart and ultimately his faith, in order to pursue a lucrative business opportunity. Now with a high-paying career and a trophy fiancé, he is visited by an angel, who gives him a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his calling.

Feels like

  • Faith-Based Drama
  • Alternate Reality
  • Redemption & Second Chances
  • Heartwarming & Wholesome
  • Family Dynamics
  • Spiritual Realization
  • Romantic Drama
  • Moral Choices

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Dallas Jenkins
Written by
Andrea Gyertson Nasfell, Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon
Produced by
David A.R. White, Chuck Konzelman, Dallas Jenkins

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Facts

August 20, 2010 · 1 h 51 min · PG

Released
August 20, 2010
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Family, Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$814,906
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Amusing Injuries, Belligerent Sexual Tension, Bookends +9

  • Amusing Injuries
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Bookends
  • Brick Joke
  • Digging Yourself Deeper
  • Distant Finale
  • The Door Slams You
  • Downer Beginning
  • Love at First Sight
  • Large Ham
  • Just Friends
  • Rom Com Job

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Q&A

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Where can I stream What if...?

Pure FlixGreat American Pure Flix

In the United States, What if... streams on Pure Flix and Great American Pure Flix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is What if... worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is What if... okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is What if... good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching What if...?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.