What If (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, What If is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Dowse, running about 93 minutes. “...being friends has its benefits?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. What If stars Daniel Radcliffe as Wallace, Zoe Kazan as Chantry, Megan Park as Dalia and Adam Driver as Allan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, What If has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What If page.
If you liked it. Fans of What If tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What If (2013)?
- In US, What If is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What If worth watching?
- What If holds an audience score of 6.7 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 If?
- What If stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver and Mackenzie Davis.
- When was What If released?
- What If was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.