What If

What If

...being friends has its benefits?

Directed by Michael Dowse

Produced by Fastnet Films, No Trace Camping

201398 min6.7 / 10

A warm, character-driven romantic comedy about the blurred line between friendship and love, grounded in genuine emotional connection and the uncertainty of what comes next.

Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

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  • Is What If violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is What If easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is What If scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does What If end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

  • Is What If sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like What If

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Like What If, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like What If, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like What If, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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