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Whatever It Takes

2000Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic204.7Rotten Tomatoes15%45%

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

How low will they go to get the girls of their dreams?

A nerdy teen, Ryan Woodman is smitten with the popular and gorgeous Ashley Grant, who apparently has no interest in him. Meanwhile, dim star athlete Chris Campbell has his eye on Ryan's brainy and beautiful friend, Maggie Carter. The two agree to help each other in their romantic quests, but, as they come closer to their goals, both Ryan and Chris suspect that they might be pursuing the wrong girls.

Feels like

  • Teen Romantic Comedy
  • Late 90s/Early 2000s Vibe
  • High School
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Situational Humor
  • Character Swap
  • Pop Culture References
  • Nostalgic Feels

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
David Raynr
Written by
Mark Schwahn
Produced by
Paul Schiff
Music by
Edward Shearmur

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Facts

March 31, 2000 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
March 31, 2000
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
61 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Whatever It Takes?"

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Where can I stream Whatever It Takes?

HooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Whatever It Takes is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Whatever It Takes worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 20). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Whatever It Takes okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Whatever It Takes good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Whatever It Takes make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Was Whatever It Takes a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.