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What If...

  • 20102010
  • PGPG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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What If... (2010)
15 years ago, Ben Walker left his girlfriend and his ministry calling for a 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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Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.

IMDb RATING
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2.8K
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  • Director
    • Dallas Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Chuck Konzelman
    • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
    • Cary Solomon
  • Stars
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • Kristy Swanson
    • John Ratzenberger
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dallas Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Chuck Konzelman
    • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
    • Cary Solomon
  • Stars
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • Kristy Swanson
    • John Ratzenberger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos6

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    Top cast

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    Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo
    • Ben Walkeras Ben Walker
    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Wendy Walkeras Wendy Walker
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Mike the Angelas Mike the Angel
    Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan
    • Kimberly Walkeras Kimberly Walker
    Kristin Minter
    Kristin Minter
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Toni Trucks
    Toni Trucks
    • Claireas Claire
    Taylor Groothuis
    Taylor Groothuis
    • Megan Walkeras Megan Walker
    Stelio Savante
    Stelio Savante
    • Joel Mulleras Joel Muller
    Kevin Yon
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Tom McElroy
    Tom McElroy
    • James McCutcheonas James McCutcheon
    • (as Tom Mcelroy)
    Grant James
    Grant James
    • Henryk Zimmermanas Henryk Zimmerman
    Brittany Risner
    • Brittneyas Brittney
    Thomas Flannery Jr.
    • Carlas Carl
    Preston Mulligan
    Preston Mulligan
    • Dylanas Dylan
    Dennis Lee Kelly
    • Ross Bessetteas Ross Bessette
    Brad Heller
    • Ross Bessette Jr.as Ross Bessette Jr.
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    • Guardian Angelas Guardian Angel
    • (as Rich Perrilouis)
    Suzanne Lang
    • Front Desk Nurseas Front Desk Nurse
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Chuck Konzelman
      • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
      • Cary Solomon
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    Storyline

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    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. —Anonymous
    • angel
    • business
    • goodbye
    • running
    • gift
    • 32 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie shares a very (very) similar story with the Nicolas Cage movie The Family Man. This film's title was even a tagine for that film.
    • Goofs
      The story takes place over 23 years, but certain characters don't age at all during this time.
    • Quotes

      Megan Walker: Daddy, why did Jonah die?

      Ben: I don't know, maybe he didn't love Jesus the way he was supposed to.

      Megan Walker: Mommy, my fish is in Hell!

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Let There Be Light (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Save You
      Original song by Dan Haseltine

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    One of the best faith based movies I have ever seen. A rare "jesus" movie with actual substance. A must see. I say A.
    "Nothing is gonna change...trust me." Ben Walker and his fiancée Wendy are planning their life together when Ben leaves on a trip for only a few months. A few months turns into 15 years and Ben has changed his entire life. His plans for becoming a minister and marrying Wendy changed to how much money can he make being a money hungry investment banker. When an angel comes to Earth and shows Ben what is life could have been like if he stayed on his original plan Ben has a choice to make. Not to cause an argument here but to me most of the faith based movies that come out are very cheesy and unbelievable. Movies like "5th Quarter", "Courage" and even "The Blind Side" to me are not that good mainly because there seems to be no real substance. Those movies are...if this doesn't happen then this can't...next scene everything works out perfect. Like in "Blind Side" when the family is told that if Michael doesn't pass this next test he will not be able to play, and then the very next scene is him saying I passed the test. This movie is the exception. While it does have it's cheesiness and is predictable it has something the other movies didn't...a real character facing real decisions. The only way to describe this movie is that it's very much like "It's a wonderful life" but with more God. To see Kevin Sorbo in a movie like this is strange at first but he does a great job. This is a definite must see for families as it will show what is important in life. Overall, not being a fan of faith based movies I really really enjoyed this one and I highly recommend it. I give it an A.
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    • Dec 21, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 2010 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Blog
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un golpe del destino
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • 10 West Studios
      • Believe Entertainment (II)
      • Jenkins Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $814,906
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $49,770
      • Aug 22, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $814,906
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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