What Happens Next (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2011, What Happens Next is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jay Arnold, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. After rich businessman Paul Greco (popular daytime star Jon Lindstrom) retires early, his imperious sister Elise (two-time Emmy Award® nominee Wendie Malick) tries to get him to settle down with the woman of her choosing. But Paul seems more interested in developing his friendship with Andy (cutie Chris Murrah), a charming gay man he meets at a dog park.

Who’s in it. What Happens Next stars Jon Lindstrom as Paul, Chris Murrah as Andy, Natalia Cigliuti as Roz and Darrin Baker as Harry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, What Happens Next has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Happens Next page.

If you liked it. Fans of What Happens Next tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What Happens Next (2011)?
In US, What Happens Next is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is What Happens Next worth watching?
What Happens Next holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What Happens Next?
What Happens Next stars Jon Lindstrom, Chris Murrah, Natalia Cigliuti, Darrin Baker and Michael Blaustein.
When was What Happens Next released?
What Happens Next was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.