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What If (2013)

PG-13 · 2013-09-07 · 1h 33m · EN
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...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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Michael DowseDirector
Budget
$11M
Box office
$7.8M

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Daniel RadcliffeDaniel RadcliffeWallaceZoe KazanZoe KazanChantryMegan ParkMegan ParkDaliaAdam DriverAdam DriverAllanMackenzie DavisMackenzie DavisNicoleRafe SpallRafe SpallBenJemima RooperJemima RooperEllieJordan HayesJordan HayesBeckyMeghan HeffernMeghan HeffernTabbyJonathan CherryJonathan CherryJoshTommie-Amber PirieTommie-Amber PirieGretchenAdam FergusAdam FergusRolf

Keywords

Brother sister relationshipSister sister relationshipBeachBest friendTravelMultiple perspectivesFalling in loveHopeMedical schoolCousinToronto, canadaBoyfriendDublin, irelandJob promotionAnimatorLong term relationshipPapercut animationLiving with siblingCrush on friendCollege dropoutFriend zone

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityBrother Sister Relationship · Sister Sister Relationship · BeachMood preferenceRomanceVisual stylePapercut AnimationDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomance

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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?

How long is What If?

What If has a runtime of 93 minutes.