What If (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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?
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 38m
What If is a romantic comedy exploring the platonic-turned-romantic friendship between Wallace and Chantry. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for frequent sexual references, moderate language, and brief instances of partial nudity during a sequence involving skinny dipping. Parents should be aware of adult themes regarding relationship fidelity, casual intimacy, and a minor scene involving gore from a horror movie. While largely… Sign up for the full guide
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Is What If appropriate for kids?
What If is a romantic comedy exploring the platonic-turned-romantic friendship between Wallace and Chantry. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for frequent sexual references, moderate language, and brief instances of partial nudity during a sequence involving skinny dipping… Read more — free account
Content severity in What If
What happens in What If, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in What If
The film contains frequent sexual dialogue, including crude humor and scatological references. There is a brief scene of characters skinny dipping in the dark; bare buttocks are visible from behind, but no frontal nudity or sexual acts are shown. Other scenes imply pre-marital intimacy without explicit visual content.
Violence and gore in What If
Violence is mild and sporadic. A character is accidentally knocked out of a window, and another is punched in the face later in the film. A brief, slightly graphic clip from a horror movie depicts a person being cut open, which may be disturbing to younger viewers.
Language in What If
Language includes scattered profanity, including one use of the 'F-word' and occasional, less-intense expletives throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in What If
Alcohol consumption occurs in social settings like parties and restaurants. Smoking is occasionally visible in background shots but is not a central focus.
Mature themes in What If
The story deals with complex mature themes, including infidelity, the complications of long-distance relationships, and the emotional struggles of falling for a friend in a committed relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is What If appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests What If is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. What If is a romantic comedy exploring the platonic-turned-romantic friendship between Wallace and Chantry. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for frequent sexual references, moderate language, and brief instances of…
What age rating does What If have?
What If is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is What If about?
What If is a romantic comedy exploring the platonic-turned-romantic friendship between Wallace and Chantry. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for frequent sexual references, moderate language, and brief instances of partial nudity during a sequence involving skinny dipping. Parents should be aware of adult themes…
Is there sex or nudity in What If?
The film contains frequent sexual dialogue, including crude humor and scatological references. There is a brief scene of characters skinny dipping in the dark; bare buttocks are visible from behind, but no frontal nudity or sexual acts are shown. Other scenes…
How violent is What If?
Violence is mild and sporadic. A character is accidentally knocked out of a window, and another is punched in the face later in the film. A brief, slightly graphic clip from a horror movie depicts a person being cut open, which may be disturbing to younger…
Is the language in What If appropriate for kids?
Language includes scattered profanity, including one use of the 'F-word' and occasional, less-intense expletives throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in What If?
Alcohol consumption occurs in social settings like parties and restaurants. Smoking is occasionally visible in background shots but is not a central focus.
What mature themes appear in What If?
The story deals with complex mature themes, including infidelity, the complications of long-distance relationships, and the emotional struggles of falling for a friend in a committed relationship.
How long is What If?
What If runs 98 minutes, directed by Michael Dowse, released in 2013.
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