What If

Name: What If
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2013-09-07
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis

2013·Movie·PG-13·98 min·★ 6.7(2,081)

Drama Comedy Romance More English titles

“...being friends has its benefits?”

Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

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About What If

What If is a 2013 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Michael Dowse. The cast is led by Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

What If was produced by Fastnet Films, No Trace Camping, and Caramel Films and made in Canada and Ireland. It was released on September 7, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director: Michael Dowse
Writers: Elan Mastai
Release date: September 7, 2013
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Canada, Ireland
Budget: $11 million
Box office: $9 million
Production: Fastnet Films, No Trace Camping, Caramel Films

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What If cast & crew

What If was directed by Michael Dowse and written by Elan Mastai.

The cast features Daniel Radcliffe as Wallace, Zoe Kazan as Chantry, Megan Park as Dalia, Adam Driver as Allan, Mackenzie Davis as Nicole, and Rafe Spall as Ben.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.C. Newman, cinematography is by Rogier Stoffers, and it was produced by David Gross and Macdara Kelleher.

Is What If worth watching?

What If holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 2,081 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, What If is worth a place on your watchlist.

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