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What If

What If

...being friends has its benefits?

20136.71h 38m

Overview

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?

Directed by Michael Dowse
Written by T.J. Dawe, Elan Mastai, Michael Rinaldi
Produced by Macdara Kelleher, Marc Stephenson, David Gross
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $8.5M

Top Cast

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe

Wallace

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Chantry

Megan Park

Megan Park

Dalia

Adam Driver

Adam Driver

Allan

Mackenzie Davis

Mackenzie Davis

Nicole

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Ben

Lucius Hoyos

Lucius Hoyos

Felix

Jemima Rooper

Jemima Rooper

Ellie

Tommie-Amber Pirie

Tommie-Amber Pirie

Gretchen

Meghan Heffern

Meghan Heffern

Tabby

Themes & Keywords

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About What If

What If is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2013 exploring themes of beach, hope, toronto, canada, cousin, dublin, ireland, travel. Directed by Michael Dowse, it stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park. 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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