

What They Had
2018, English. Directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
A family united by the past. Divided by the present.
A woman must fly back to her hometown when her Alzheimer's-stricken mother wanders into a blizzard. The return home forces her to confront her past.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What They Had
What They Had isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Details
- Released
- 19 October 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Elizabeth Chomko
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What They Had: quick answers
Is What They Had worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What They Had?
What They Had runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does What They Had have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What They Had. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What They Had parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is What They Had on?
What They Had isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like What They Had?
If you liked What They Had, try Tuesday, Bastard Out of Carolina, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed What They Had?
What They Had (2018) was directed by Elizabeth Chomko and stars Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Robert Forster.