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What if...

2010·Movie
1h 51min·PG

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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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.
Faith-Based DramaAlternate RealityRedemption & Second ChancesHeartwarming & WholesomeFamily DynamicsSpiritual RealizationRomantic DramaMoral Choices

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream What if... legally?

What if... is included with a subscription to Pure Flix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is What if... worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What if... rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is What if...?

1 h 51 min

What if... runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on What if...?

Critics43
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate What if... higher (69) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is What if... in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What if...?

7BRCAGBGGIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What if... in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does What if... use?

Amusing InjuriesBelligerent Sexual TensionBookendsBrick JokeDigging Yourself DeeperDistant FinaleThe Door Slams YouDowner BeginningLove at First SightLarge HamJust FriendsRom Com Joband 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for What if..., including Amusing Injuries, Belligerent Sexual Tension, Bookends.