What Happened Was...
1994, English. Directed by Tom Noonan.
Comedy. Romance. Terror. The perfect first date.
Jackie and Michael are coworkers at a large law firm. They decide to meet at Jackie's for dinner one night.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Plex
EventiveDetails
- Released
- 9 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Noonan
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked What Happened Was...
Madame
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Why Did I Get Married Again?
2026 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hitch
2005 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Love & Sex
2000 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Which Brings Me to You
2023 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A California Christmas: City Lights
2021 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
He Said, She Said
1991 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Father of the Bride
2022 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jack Goes Boating
2010 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
What Happened Was...: quick answers
Is What Happened Was... worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Happened Was...?
What Happened Was... runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does What Happened Was... have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Happened Was.... Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Happened Was... parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for What Happened Was... yet.
Which OTT platform is What Happened Was... on?
What Happened Was... isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Happened Was...?
If you liked What Happened Was..., try Madame, Why Did I Get Married Again?, Hitch.
Who directed What Happened Was...?
What Happened Was... (1994) was directed by Tom Noonan and stars Karen Sillas, Tom Noonan.