6.4/10
2,431
30 user 14 critic

What If... (2010)

Trailer
2:26 | Trailer
15 years ago, Ben Walker left his girlfriend, his hometown, and his ministry calling for a business opportunity. Now he has a high-paying career and a trophy fiancée. One day he's visited ... See full summary »

Director:

Dallas Jenkins
Reviews
1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards »

Videos

Photos

Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Sorbo ... Ben Walker
Kristy Swanson ... Wendy Walker
John Ratzenberger ... Mike the Angel
Debby Ryan ... Kimberly Walker
Kristin Minter Kristin Minter ... Cynthia
Toni Trucks ... Claire
Taylor Groothuis ... Megan Walker
Stelio Savante ... Joel Muller
Kevin Yon Kevin Yon ... Charlie
Tom McElroy ... James McCutcheon (as Tom Mcelroy)
Grant James ... Henryk Zimmerman
Brittany Risner Brittany Risner ... Brittney
Thomas Flannery Jr. Thomas Flannery Jr. ... Carl
Preston Mulligan Preston Mulligan ... Dylan
Dennis Lee Kelly Dennis Lee Kelly ... Ross Bessette
Learn more

More Like This 

Comedy | Drama | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1/10 X  

A washed-up former child star, forced to do community service at a local megachurch, pretends to be a Christian to land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.

Director: Dallas Jenkins
Stars: Brett Dalton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Neil Flynn
The Ride II (2012)
Short | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X  

The lives of a bored, disengaged taxi driver and a troubled passenger are changed forever during a long ride on Christmas Eve.

Director: Dallas Jenkins
Stars: Kirk B.R. Woller, Brad Heller, Dennis Lee Kelly
Drama | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X  

A young boy fighting cancer writes letters to God, touching lives in his neighborhood and community and inspiring hope among everyone he encounters. An unsuspecting substitute postman with ... See full summary »

Directors: David Nixon, Patrick Doughtie
Stars: Tanner Maguire, Jeffrey Johnson, Robyn Lively
Drama | Family | Sport
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.7/10 X  

A teenage drifter finds an opportunity to turn his life around when he joins a high-school football program with a hard-nosed coach.

Director: James Anderson
Stars: Terry O'Quinn, Lacey Chabert, Nick Cornish
Musical
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Director: Dallas Jenkins
Stars: Meredith Andrews, Rochelle Burlock, Kyle Fredricks
Certificate: PG Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.7/10 X  

College philosophy professor Mr. Radisson's curriculum is challenged by his new student, Josh, who believes God exists.

Director: Harold Cronk
Stars: Shane Harper, Kevin Sorbo, David A.R. White
Finding Normal (TV Movie 2013)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X  

The only thing standing between Dr. Lisa Leland (Candace Cameron Bure) and her dream wedding in the Hamptons is a 2600-mile drive from Los Angeles to Long Island. But a run-in with the law ... See full summary »

Director: Brian Herzlinger
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Trevor St. John, Lou Beatty Jr.
What If I (2013)
Mystery
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5/10 X  

A psychiatrist who can't help himself.

Director: Hari Mahesh
Stars: Marcia L. Chun, Nick Corvello, Billynaire Cruz
Certificate: PG Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.4/10 X  

When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her response lands her in deep trouble.

Director: Harold Cronk
Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White
The Bouquet (2013)
Drama | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X  

Two estranged sisters torn apart by their differences suddenly find themselves working together towards a common goal in the heartwarming drama, The Bouquet.

Director: Anne Wheeler
Stars: Kristy Swanson, Michael Shanks, Alberta Mayne
Midnight Clear II (2005)
Short | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X  

A middle-aged loser and a lonely old woman separately contemplate suicide on Christmas Eve. After several strangers inadvertently interrupt their attempts, they cross paths in a surprising ... See full summary »

Director: Dallas Jenkins
Stars: Stephen Baldwin, K Callan, Kirk B.R. Woller
War Room (2015)
Certificate: G Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  

A seemingly perfect family looks to fix their problems with the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman.

Director: Alex Kendrick
Stars: Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie
Edit

Storyline

15 years ago, Ben Walker left his girlfriend, his hometown, and his ministry calling for a business opportunity. Now he has a high-paying career and a trophy fiancée. One day he's visited by an angel who lets him see what his life would look like if he had followed his calling. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

angel | business | goodbye | running | gift | See All (37) »


Certificate:

See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

View content advisory »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dallas Jenkins: as a gas station attendant. See more »

Goofs

The story takes place over 23 years, but certain characters don't age at all during this time. See more »

Quotes

Kimberly Walker: [through tears] Daddy paid Dylan Jordan, the most popular guy in Clearville, 80 dollars to stay away from me.
Wendy: [to Ben] Please tell me that isn't true.
See more »

Connections

References The Twilight Zone (1959) See more »

Soundtracks

Brand New Day
Original song by Tommy Fields
See more »

User Reviews

 
My first Pure Flix film, very strong Christian theme, very nice and uplifting indeed
27 November 2012 | by inkblot11See all my reviews

Ben (Kevin Sorbo) and Wendy (Kristy Swanson) were high school sweethearts. But, alas, they were unevenly yoked. Wendy was a born-again Christian and Ben was more interested in pursuing money. Now, 15 years into the future, Ben is quite a successful investment banker, with a nice-looking fiancé and an uppity attitude. On the day he gets a big promotion, he immediately buys a Mercedes Benz. But, taking it for a test drive, Ben is startled to see all of the lights on the dash go kaput. Baffled, he is nevertheless rescued by a tow truck driver, Mike (John Ratzenburger). As Ben soon finds out, this is no ordinary handyman but an angel in disguise! Mike tells the banker that he needs a serious awakening from his love of money. So, here's the plan. Ben is going to be placed in a "what if" situation. If he had returned to Wendy, as she wanted, they would now be the married couple of two girls. Kerplunk, Ben is "dropped" into his new life. Discovering that he is a pastor who has just been chosen for a job in his hometown, Wendy is getting everyone ready for church. Ben is supposed to give a sermon in less than an hour! Which he does, badly, for there is no way out. Full of resentment, Ben upsets Wendy so much that she suggests he sleep on the couch. The daughters are equally baffled at their uncaring dad. Yet, slowly, Ben realizes he has missed quite a bit of life's better moments. In the end, if given a choice, what would Ben choose? Would it be his material world lifestyle or would he ask God to direct his path? This is an outstanding movie for Christian families and anyone who welcomes a good, clean flick. It has plenty of humor amid its good lessons, making for an entertaining view indeed. Sorbo and Swanson are great as the parents. It might take a bit of an open mind to think of Ratzenburger as an angel, but he does well, too! All other cast members, sets, costumes, photography, script and direction work in unison to create one lovely movie. So, seek and ye shall find, Christian film fans, and go the extra mile to locate other Pure Flix films, too.


2 of 5 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? | Report this
Review this title | See all 30 user reviews »

Frequently Asked Questions

See more »
Edit

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog | Official site | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2010 (Brazil) See more »

Also Known As:

A gdyby tak... See more »

Filming Locations:

Ludington, Michigan, USA See more »

Edit

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$49,770, 22 August 2010

Gross USA:

$814,906

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$814,906
See more on IMDbPro »

Company Credits

Show more on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Color:

Color
See full technical specs »

Contribute to This Page



Recently Viewed