What If (2013)

...being friends has its benefits?

What If (2013) poster

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?

Director: Michael Dowse
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: A.C. Newman
Cinematography: Rogier Stoffers
Editing: Yvann Thibaudeau
Production: Fastnet Films, No Trace Camping, Caramel Films, CBS Films, Entertainment One
Country: Canada, Ireland, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Radiant Hope in the Darkest Hour, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Unwavering Faith and Hope

Keywords

beach, hope, toronto, canada, cousin, dublin, ireland, travel, best friend, falling in love, boyfriend, job promotion, multiple perspectives, medical school, living with sibling, papercut animation, long term relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is What If about?
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?
Who directed What If?
What If was directed by Michael Dowse.
Who stars in What If?
What If stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, Rafe Spall.
How long is What If?
What If has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is What If?
What If is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
What is the budget of What If?
What If had a budget of $11M.
How much did What If gross?
What If grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was What If produced?
What If was produced in Canada, Ireland, United States of America.
What are the themes of What If?
The themes of What If include: Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Radiant Hope in the Darkest Hour, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Unwavering Faith and Hope.