Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

What If

Original title: The F Word
  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,342
282
Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
French Trailer for The F Word
Play trailer2:29
16 Videos
43 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your b... Read allWallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life.Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,342
282
  • Director
    • Michael Dowse
  • Writers
    • Elan Mastai
    • T.J. Dawe(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
    • Michael Rinaldi(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Zoe Kazan
    • Megan Park
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Dowse
  • Writers
    • Elan Mastai
    • T.J. Dawe(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
    • Michael Rinaldi(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Zoe Kazan
    • Megan Park
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 152User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos16

    What If
    Trailer 2:29
    What If
    What If
    Trailer 2:27
    What If
    What If
    Trailer 2:27
    What If
    What If
    Trailer 2:30
    What If
    What If
    Trailer 2:27
    What If
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 3:14
    Official Trailer
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip 1:43
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip
    Clip 1:24
    Clip
    Clip
    Clip 1:38
    Clip
    "The Girl with a Boyfriend"
    Clip 0:43
    "The Girl with a Boyfriend"
    Clip
    Clip 0:59
    Clip
    Featurette
    Featurette 4:14
    Featurette

    Photos43

    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Adam Driver and Mackenzie Davis in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Adam Driver and Mackenzie Davis in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Adam Driver and Mackenzie Davis in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Megan Park in What If (2013)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe
    • Wallaceas Wallace
    Zoe Kazan
    Zoe Kazan
    • Chantryas Chantry
    Megan Park
    Megan Park
    • Daliaas Dalia
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Allanas Allan
    Mackenzie Davis
    Mackenzie Davis
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Benas Ben
    Lucius Hoyos
    Lucius Hoyos
    • Felixas Felix
    Jemima Rooper
    Jemima Rooper
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Tommie-Amber Pirie
    Tommie-Amber Pirie
    • Gretchenas Gretchen
    Meghan Heffern
    Meghan Heffern
    • Tabbyas Tabby
    Jonathan Cherry
    Jonathan Cherry
    • Joshas Josh
    Rebecca Northan
    Rebecca Northan
    • Hollyas Holly
    Jordan Hayes
    Jordan Hayes
    • Beckyas Becky
    Oona Chaplin
    Oona Chaplin
    • Julianneas Julianne
    Adam Fergus
    Adam Fergus
    • Rolfas Rolf
    Sam Moses
    Sam Moses
    • Cabbieas Cabbie
    Ennis Esmer
    Ennis Esmer
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    Mike Wilmot
    • Murrayas Murray
    • Director
      • Michael Dowse
    • Writers
      • Elan Mastai
      • T.J. Dawe(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
      • Michael Rinaldi(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Ruby Sparks
    7.2
    Ruby Sparks
    The Big Sick
    7.5
    The Big Sick
    It's Kind of a Funny Story
    7.1
    It's Kind of a Funny Story
    Two Night Stand
    6.3
    Two Night Stand
    The Spectacular Now
    7.1
    The Spectacular Now
    Stuck in Love.
    7.2
    Stuck in Love.
    Bluebird
    5.8
    Bluebird
    Sleeping with Other People
    6.5
    Sleeping with Other People
    Not Waving But Drowning
    5.9
    Not Waving But Drowning
    Hungry Hearts
    6.4
    Hungry Hearts
    Set It Up
    6.5
    Set It Up
    Plus One
    6.6
    Plus One

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Daniel Radcliffe said in an interview that his role as Wallace is the first contemporary character he's ever played, having previously starred in mostly fantasy and historical projects. He said, "There was something lovely about just stepping up on set and talking."
    • Goofs
      When Ben is in the ambulance his neck-brace isn't placed correctly. It should be under his chin.
    • Quotes

      Wallace: In fairy tales, love inspires you to be noble and courageous, but in real life, love is just an all-purpose excuse for selfish behavior. You can lie and cheat and hurt people, and it's all okay because you're in love.

    • Crazy credits
      The beginning of the closing credits are done with Chantry's animations telling some of the story of the movie as well as some of the back story.
    • Alternate versions
      Original/TIFF cut is appx 101 minutes, US cut is appx 98 minutes, and TIFF cut (PAL DVD) is appx 97 minutes (obviously due to PAL speedup differences). Comparing Australian PAL DVD (original/TIFF cut) to US Bluray (US cut), changes begin from AU version at appx 65:00, equivalent to US version at appx 65:13 :
      • "Lawn Bowls" reordered scene: AU @ 65:00-66:26 --> US @ 67:48
      • "Tearing list" scene: AU @ 66:54-67:00 --> deleted from US
      • "Chantry wandering around Dublin" scene: AU @ 67:04-67:15 --> deleted from US
      • "We're Just Friends" scene: AU @ 67:28-68:13 --> deleted from US (found as an extra on the retail disc)
      • "3 points" scene: US @ 69:33-69:38 --> deleted from AU
      • "Where is Chantry" reordered scene: AU @ 68:13-69:45 --> US @ 69:38-71:08
      • "Wallace going to Dublin" scene: AU @ 69:45-69:56 --> deleted from US
      • "Wallace landing in Dublin" reordered scene: AU @ 72:10-72:13 --> US @ 71:08-71:10
      • "Wallace waking up in Dublin on plane" scene: AU @ 72:13-72:24 --> deleted from US
      • "Wallace found unconscious" scene: AU @ 73:06-73:32 --> deleted from US
      • "Chantry's voicemail message to Wallace" alternate/reordered scene (shorter on US): US @ 72:00-72:10 --> uses AU @ 7427-7440 footage
      • "Chantry's voicemail message to Wallace" alternate & Wallace's voicemail message to Chantry" scenes: AU @ 73:32-74:08--> deleted from US
      • "Wallace leaving Ben's" same scene: AU @ 74:08-74:18 --> US @ 72:10-72:18
      • "Wallace departing Dublin" scenes: AU @ 74:15-74:27 and 74:40-75:00 --> deleted from US
      • "Landing at Toronto" same scene: AU @ 75:00-75:04 --> US @ 72:18-72:22
      • "Rushing to restaurant" scene: AU @ 75:04-75:15 --> deleted from US
      • "Outside restaurant" scene: AU @ 75:15 extended by appx 1 second
      • "New US ending" scene: US @ 87:05-90:40 --> not on AU (found as an extra on the retail disc). Scene is out of narrative order when compared to animated end credits, and should have been placed after animated credits.
      • Animated end credits are also somewhat different, and run at different speeds (outside PAL speedup): AU @ 90:00-94:37 --> US @ 90:40-93:19
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: What If? (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      (Walking Through the) Sleeping City
      Performed by The Parting Gifts

      Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

      Courtesy of In The Red Records

      By arrangement with Third Side Music

      Published by ABKO Music, Inc

    User reviews152

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    One of the better RomComs
    It doesn't use an original idea nor does it stay clear from the usual RomCom tropes and the plot is sort of predictable. But even though it has all the ingredients for a derivative flick it feels fresh and is quite entertaining. Mainly it's because of Radcliffe and Kazan, the more original dialogues and by staying clear from slapstick comedy. Also the story by itself feels convincing as a whole and the characters stay consistent and relatable for the most part. Though, by the end you also recognize that they slandered a lot of potential by going the usual RomCom route. It could have been better by doing a few things differently, which I'm not going to name here to avoid spoilers.

    Bottom line, if you like RomComs then you will probably like this one. If you don't like the genre at all you may still find this one bearable enough to sit through it next to someone.
    helpful•26
    11
    • tmf084
    • Sep 27, 2014

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 15, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Ireland
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The F Word
    • Filming locations
      • Cinespace Film Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • No Trace Camping
      • Caramel Film
      • Fastnet Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,493,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $133,898
      • Aug 10, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,526,288
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in What If (2013)
    Top Gap
    What is the Japanese language plot outline for What If (2013)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:02
    LGBTQIA+ Movies and Shows to Watch This Summer
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.