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What if...

What if...

What if God gave you a second chance?

20106.91h 51m

Overview

Fifteen years ago, Ben Walker made a decision to leave his college sweetheart and ultimately his faith, in order to pursue a lucrative business opportunity. Now with a high-paying career and a trophy fiancé, he is visited by an angel, who gives him a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his calling.

Directed by Dallas Jenkins
Written by Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon, Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
Produced by Jerry B. Jenkins, Chuck Konzelman, Harold Cronk
Box Office0Revenue: $815K

Top Cast

Kevin Sorbo

Kevin Sorbo

Ben Walker

Kristy Swanson

Kristy Swanson

Wendy Walker

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Mike the Angel

Debby Ryan

Debby Ryan

Kimberly Walker

Kristin Minter

Kristin Minter

Cynthia

Toni Trucks

Toni Trucks

Claire

T

Taylor Groothuis

Megan Walker

Stelio Savante

Stelio Savante

Joel Muller

K

Kevin Yon

Charlie

Grant James

Grant James

Henryk Zimmerman

Themes & Keywords

angelpastorspiritualitychurchsermonchristian faithindependent film

About What if...

What if... is a romance, family, fantasy, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of angel, pastor, spirituality, church, sermon, christian faith. Directed by Dallas Jenkins, it stars Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger. Fifteen years ago, Ben Walker made a decision to leave his college sweetheart and ultimately his faith, in order to pursue a lucrative business opportunity. Now with a high-paying career and a trophy fiancé, he is visited by an angel, who gives him a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his calling.

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