After rich businessman Paul Greco (popular daytime star Jon Lindstrom) retires early, his imperious sister Elise (two-time Emmy Award® nominee Wendie Malick) tries to get him to settle down with the woman of her choosing. But Paul seems more interested in developing his friendship with Andy (cutie Chris Murrah), a charming gay man he meets at a dog park.
What Happens Next (2011) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Jay Arnold, released on August 27, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jon Lindstrom, Chris Murrah, Natalia Cigliuti and Darrin Baker. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
Jon Lindstrom
as Paul
Chris Murrah
as Andy
Natalia Cigliuti
as Roz
Darrin Baker
as Harry
Michael Blaustein
as Robbie
David J. Bonner
as Chip
Wendie Malick
as Elise
Christina Broccolini
as Sam
Camille
as Mrs. Grecco
Janet Carroll
as Gloria
Rappin' 4-Tay
as Driver (as Anthony Forte)
Bruce Campbell
as Hot Park Guy
Directed by Jay Arnold, written by Jay Arnold and Thom Cardwell.
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 27 ratings.
How come I never go for a walk in the park and meet an eligible CEO who is just about to sell his company? Well that’s what happens when the young “Andy” (Chris Murrah) is sitting on a bench with his dog and he is joined by “Paul” (Jon Lindstrom) who has just acquired his new pup and they duly bond over doggie stories. Over a period of time, they begin to get to know each other and we quickly establish the former…
Reviewed on April 16, 2025
This was a bit of a slower paced story, but not a bad one. It was unique in that it dealt with someone coming out in their 50's and I don't think I've watched a movie with that before.
Reviewed on September 8, 2026
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What Happens Next (2011) is available to stream on Here TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of What Happens Next (2011) includes Jon Lindstrom, Chris Murrah, Natalia Cigliuti, Darrin Baker and Michael Blaustein. The film was directed by Jay Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
What Happens Next was released on August 27, 2011 and runs for 1h 40m.
What Happens Next (2011) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
