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Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, proudly reintroduces his heartfelt family film What If.... Still popular after its release 15 years ago, this faith-filled classic was inspired by Dallas Jenkins's favorite film, It's a Wonderful Life and follows Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo), a businessman who abandoned his faith. One day, Ben wakes up living the life he was destined for -- married to his college sweetheart (Kristy Swanson) and serving as a small-town pastor. Featuring memorable performances by John Ratzenberger and Debby Ryan, the film blends humor, heart, and powerful family themes. To mark its 15th anniversary, Jenkins reunites with Sorbo, Swanson, Ratzenberger, and producer Michael Scott to reflect on its lasting impact in a special feature shown after the film. Don't miss this opportunity to experience What If's inspiring message on the big screen, inviting audiences to reflect on their own "what if" moments and find hope through faith.
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Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 07/23/2025
A sweet movie for faith-based audiences Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 06/08/2016
1/5
Predictable faith-based movie is heavy-handed and trite. Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 09/08/2010
3/4
I felt affection for the film growing as I watched. It pulled me in with its warmth and its performances. Go to Full Review John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) 09/03/2010
2/4
A mash-up of 'It's a Wonderful Life' and the story of Saul's encounter with the heavenly light of Jesus on the road to Damascus, except in this case replace Saul with Kevin 'Hercules' Sorbo and the heavenly light of Jesus with John Ratzenberger. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 09/02/2010
A much more faith based remake of Brett Ratner's "The Family Man." Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 08/21/2010
8.19/10
An enchanting, provocative, bighearted story that will inspire you to cherish the priceless values of family, faith, love and compassion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shayla Aug 10 Absolutely loved it! Great story. We had already seen it at home but loved it even more on the big screen. Great acting. Loved the 15 year anniversary edition with interviews at the end. We are totally Dallas Jenkins fans!! See more Tamara Aug 9 Liked the faith based storyline. See more Helen H Aug 8 GREAT film! And loved the dialogue after the film with the actors chatting and discussing the film. See more Teresa Aug 8 Loved it! Thank you for showing it in your theatres. I love to take my 85 year old grandmother to the movies and these faith based movies are just wonderful. See more Anne Aug 8 It was a great movie! So glad I went to see it! See more Polly Aug 8 Story line was a little confusing at the beginning. See more Read all reviews
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Dallas Jenkins

Director

Kevin Sorbo

Ben Walker

Kristy Swanson

Wendy Walker

Debby Ryan

Kimberly Walker

John Ratzenberger

Mike the Angel

Taylor Groothuis

Megan

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What If ... (2010) (L-R) Kristy Swanson as Wendy and Kevin Sorbo as Ben in "What If..." (L-R) Kevin Sorbo as Ben and John Ratzenberger as Mike the Angel in "What If..." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, proudly reintroduces his heartfelt family film What If.... Still popular after its release 15 years ago, this faith-filled classic was inspired by Dallas Jenkins's favorite film, It's a Wonderful Life and follows Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo), a businessman who abandoned his faith. One day, Ben wakes up living the life he was destined for -- married to his college sweetheart (Kristy Swanson) and serving as a small-town pastor. Featuring memorable performances by John Ratzenberger and Debby Ryan, the film blends humor, heart, and powerful family themes. To mark its 15th anniversary, Jenkins reunites with Sorbo, Swanson, Ratzenberger, and producer Michael Scott to reflect on its lasting impact in a special feature shown after the film. Don't miss this opportunity to experience What If's inspiring message on the big screen, inviting audiences to reflect on their own "what if" moments and find hope through faith.
Director
Dallas Jenkins
Producer
Michael Scott, Dallas Jenkins, Russell Wolfe, David A.R. White
Screenwriter
Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman, Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
Distributor
Five and Two Pictures
Production Co
Jenkins Entertainment
Rating
PG (Some Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 2010, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 5, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$814.9K
Runtime
2h 18m
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