What If
“...being friends has its benefits?”
Synopsis
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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What If Official UK Trailer #1 (2014) - Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-24
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Wallace
Zoe Kazan
Chantry
Megan Park
Dalia
Adam Driver
Allan
Mackenzie Davis
Nicole
Rafe Spall
Ben
Lucius Hoyos
Felix
Jemima Rooper
Ellie
Tommie-Amber Pirie
Gretchen
Meghan Heffern
Tabby
Jonathan Cherry
Josh
Rebecca Northan
Holly
Jordan Hayes
Becky
Oona Chaplin
Julianne
Adam Fergus
Rolf
Sam Moses
Cabbie
Ennis Esmer
Paramedic
Mike Wilmot
Murray
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.77x
-$2.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dowse
- Screenplay & Story
- Elan Mastai
- Original Score
- A.C. Newman
- Original Title
- What If
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.5M
- Production Studios
- Fastnet Films, No Trace Camping, Caramel Films, Entertainment One
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dowse
Elan Mastai, T.J. Dawe, Michael Rinaldi
A.C. Newman
Rogier Stoffers
Yvann Thibaudeau
Macdara Kelleher, Marc Stephenson, David Gross, André Rouleau, Hartley Gorenstein
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dowse
Director
Elan Mastai
Screenplay
Macdara Kelleher
Producer
Ethan Tobman
Production Design
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Yvann Thibaudeau
Editor
Marc Stephenson
Producer
A.C. Newman
Original Music Composer
David Gross
Producer
André Rouleau
Producer
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Lea Carlson
Costume Design
Joshua Sherrett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What If
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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?
Who directed What If?
What If was directed by Michael Dowse.
Who stars in What If?
The principal cast of What If includes Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis.
When was What If released and how long is it?
What If was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of What If?
What If had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $8.5M at the worldwide box office (0.77 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for What If?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What If was composed by A.C. Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What If?
What If holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).