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What If...

  • 2010
  • PG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3K
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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.

  • Director
    • Dallas Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Chuck Konzelman
    • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
    • Cary Solomon
  • Stars
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • Kristy Swanson
    • John Ratzenberger
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Chuck Konzelman
      • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
      • Cary Solomon
    • Stars
      • Kevin Sorbo
      • Kristy Swanson
      • John Ratzenberger
    • 41User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos2

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    Top cast

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    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
    Taylor Groothuis
    Taylor Groothuis
    • Megan Walker
    Stelio Savante
    Stelio Savante
    • Joel Muller
    Kevin Yon
    • Charlie
    Tom McElroy
    Tom McElroy
    • James McCutcheon
    • (as Tom Mcelroy)
    Grant James
    Grant James
    • Henryk Zimmerman
    Brittany Risner
    • Brittney
    Thomas Flannery Jr.
    • Carl
    Preston Mulligan
    Preston Mulligan
    • Dylan
    Dennis Lee Kelly
    • Ross Bessette
    Brad Heller
    Brad Heller
    • Ross Bessette Jr.
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    • Guardian Angel
    • (as Rich Perrilouis)
    Suzanne Lang
    • Front Desk Nurse
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Chuck Konzelman
      • Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
      • Cary Solomon
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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 tagline 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 reviews41

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    Total rip-off of 'Family Man'
    This is a total rip-off of 'Family Man'

    The producers of 'Family Man' need to sue the writers.

    The writers also ripped off other Christian filmmakers of 'God's Not Dead'.

    This is a very serious problem in the body of Christ.
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    • Jul 23, 2020

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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(city scenes)
    • 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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