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...being friends has its benefits?

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What If

Release Date: Friday, August 1, 2014 NYC/LA Friday, August 8, 2014 Expansion

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe Adam Driver Mackenzie Davis Zoe Kazan Rafe Spall

Screenwriter: Elan Mastai

PG-13 Comedy N/A

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What If is the story of medical school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), who’s been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan (Adam Driver) seems to be finding the perfect partner (Mackenzie Davis), Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan) an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall). 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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The film's writer Elan Mastai last penned The Samaritan and Alone in the Dark.

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sexual content including references throughout, partial nudity and language
Runtime
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Tagline
...being friends has its benefits?
Also known as
First Kiss, The F Word, What If...

Language
English
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What If was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, August 1 , 2014. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Get On Up and The Olivia Experiment.

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