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What If...

  • 2010
  • PG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.3K
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John Ratzenberger, Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, and Debby Ryan in What If... (2010)
15 years ago, Ben Walker left his girlfriend and his ministry calling for a 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.
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Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.

  • Director
    • Dallas Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Chuck Konzelman
    • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
    • Michael Scott
  • Stars
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • Kristy Swanson
    • John Ratzenberger
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Chuck Konzelman
      • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
      • Michael Scott
    • Stars
      • Kevin Sorbo
      • Kristy Swanson
      • John Ratzenberger
    • 47User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo
    • Ben Walker
    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Wendy Walker
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Mike the Angel
    Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan
    • Kimberly Walker
    Kristin Minter
    Kristin Minter
    • Cynthia
    Toni Trucks
    Toni Trucks
    • Claire
    Taylor Groothuis
    Taylor Groothuis
    • Megan Walker
    Stelio Savante
    Stelio Savante
    • Joel Muller
    Kevin Yon
    • Charlie
    Tom McElroy
    Tom McElroy
    • James McCutcheon
    Grant James
    Grant James
    • Henryk Zimmerman
    Brittany Risner
    • Brittney
    Thomas Flannery Jr.
    • Carl
    Preston Mulligan
    Preston Mulligan
    • Dylan
    Dennis Lee Kelly
    • Ross Bessette
    Brad Heller
    Brad Heller
    • Ross Bessette Jr.
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    • Guardian Angel
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    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Chuck Konzelman
      • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
      • Michael Scott
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    gregorija

    Some Job & some Jonah

    A beautiful story of love, loss and second chances. All of the actors are perfect for their part. Something for the whole family to appreciate. Discover what really matters in life.
    jobhas

    Total rip-off of 'Family Man'

    This is a total rip-off of 'Family Man'

    The producers of 'Family Man' need to sue the writers.

    The writers also ripped off other Christian filmmakers of 'God's Not Dead'.

    This is a very serious problem in the body of Christ.
    8sixpence1106

    You may never know what you missed

    I was really lucky and found this on Netflix. It is reminiscent of "Its a Wonderful Life" with James Stewart, but with some different twists. Ben Walker was destined to be a simple preacher with his girlfriend Wendy. But now, years later his life has taken a 360 into a life of big business and all the luxuries & high maintenance girlfriend that comes with it. Then out of nowhere, Mike comes along and everything changes. When Ben was thrown into his What If life, I couldn't imagine how they were going to make his transformation believable. But, they did. Then I had no idea where they were going with the movie when he was told it was time to go back to his current life. They did a wonderful job. Whoever wrote this was brilliant. It was so cleaver how they put all the pieces together. Loved it !!
    9silver-spinner

    Family Entertainment

    Family Entertainment. You know, the feel-good, wholesome, honest, "take your child to without risking embarrassment" entertainment that is becoming popular once again. Professional cast (who would think of John Ratzenberger as an angel). Tried and true plot (but then how many truly original story lines have you seen lately?). Humor without being a comedy. Serious without being overbearing. Nice without being sticky-sweet. Christian without being overbearing (disclosure, I am a Christian). No blood, gore, bad language, bare-bodies or other objectionable content.

    A solid presentation. Intellectual enough that you go home thinking about the plot, not the special effects or love scene. At the same time, not so complicated that your child cannot follow.

    Highly recommended.
    8cosmo_tiger

    One of the best faith based movies I have ever seen. A rare "jesus" movie with actual substance. A must see. I say A.

    "Nothing is gonna change...trust me." Ben Walker and his fiancée Wendy are planning their life together when Ben leaves on a trip for only a few months. A few months turns into 15 years and Ben has changed his entire life. His plans for becoming a minister and marrying Wendy changed to how much money can he make being a money hungry investment banker. When an angel comes to Earth and shows Ben what is life could have been like if he stayed on his original plan Ben has a choice to make. Not to cause an argument here but to me most of the faith based movies that come out are very cheesy and unbelievable. Movies like "5th Quarter", "Courage" and even "The Blind Side" to me are not that good mainly because there seems to be no real substance. Those movies are...if this doesn't happen then this can't...next scene everything works out perfect. Like in "Blind Side" when the family is told that if Michael doesn't pass this next test he will not be able to play, and then the very next scene is him saying I passed the test. This movie is the exception. While it does have it's cheesiness and is predictable it has something the other movies didn't...a real character facing real decisions. The only way to describe this movie is that it's very much like "It's a wonderful life" but with more God. To see Kevin Sorbo in a movie like this is strange at first but he does a great job. This is a definite must see for families as it will show what is important in life. Overall, not being a fan of faith based movies I really really enjoyed this one and I highly recommend it. I give it an A.

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    • Trivia
      This movie shares a very (very) similar story with the Nicolas Cage movie The Family Man. This film's title was even a tagline for that film.
    • Goofs
      The story takes place over 23 years, but certain characters don't age at all during this time.
    • Quotes

      Megan Walker: Daddy, why did Jonah die?

      Ben: I don't know, maybe he didn't love Jesus the way he was supposed to.

      Megan Walker: Mommy, my fish is in Hell!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 485: Gone Girl (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Save You
      Original song by Dan Haseltine

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 2010 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giá Như...
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA(city scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Jenkins Entertainment
      • 10 West Studios
      • Believe Entertainment (II)
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,001,106
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $49,770
      • Aug 22, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,001,106
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
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