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... See full summary »

Director:

Dallas Jenkins

Writers:

Chuck Konzelman, Andrea Gyertson Nasfell

Stars:

Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger

1 win & 2 nominations.

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	...	Cynthia
Toni Trucks	...	Claire
Taylor Groothuis	...	Megan Walker
Stelio Savante	...	Joel Muller
Kevin Yon	...	Charlie
Tom McElroy	...	James McCutcheon (as Tom Mcelroy)
Grant James	...	Henryk Zimmerman
Brittany Risner	...	Brittney
Thomas Flannery Jr.	...	Carl
Preston Mulligan	...	Dylan
Dennis Lee Kelly	...	Ross Bessette

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

angel | business | goodbye | running | gift | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2010 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

A gdyby tak...

Filming Locations:

Ludington, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$49,770, 22 August 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$814,906, 18 February 2011

Company Credits

Production Co:

10 West Studios,Jenkins Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dallas Jenkins: as a gas station attendant.

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

Ben: When Ben was asking to see the rich man, Henryk Zimmerman, who was dying the nurse said...
Front Desk Nurse: If I was him I would be looking for a small camel and a really big needle - reference to Matt 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Let There Be Light (2018)

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Soundtracks

There's Not a Friend Like the Lowly Jesus
Performed by Dallas Jenkins
Words by Johnson Oatman
Music by George Hugg

User Reviews

Family Entertainment

Family Entertainment. You know, the feel-good, wholesome, honest, "take your child to without risking embarrassment" entertainment that is becoming popular once again. Professional cast (who would think of John Ratzenberger as an angel). Tried and true plot (but then how many truly original story lines have you seen lately?). Humor without being a comedy. Serious without being overbearing. Nice without being sticky-sweet. Christian without being overbearing (disclosure, I am a Christian). No blood, gore, bad language, bare-bodies or other objectionable content.

A solid presentation. Intellectual enough that you go home thinking about the plot, not the special effects or love scene. At the same time, not so complicated that your child cannot follow.

Highly recommended.