Taking the Plunge (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2007, Taking the Plunge is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Frédérik D'Amours, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. A quiet and introverted high school senior by the name of Gaby is asked by the school's principal to welcome and supervise the integration of a new student, Sandrine. Outgoing and cheerful Sandrine is the complete opposite of Gaby; yet, the two girls soon develop a bond and Gaby slowly comes out of her shell. Pent up emotions about a past accident and old friendships comes back to hunt Gaby after she learns that she will have to tutor Frédérick, the swim team's champion and school hunk.

Who’s in it. Taking the Plunge stars Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin as Gaby Roberge, Jason Roy-Léveillée as Frédérick Bédard, Mariloup Wolfe as Sandrine Meilleur and Alexandre Despatie as Olivier Duclos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Taking the Plunge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from CosmoGo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking the Plunge page.

If you liked it. Fans of Taking the Plunge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Taking the Plunge (2007)?
In CA, Taking the Plunge is available to stream on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Taking the Plunge worth watching?
Taking the Plunge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Taking the Plunge?
Taking the Plunge stars Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Jason Roy-Léveillée, Mariloup Wolfe, Alexandre Despatie and Sylvie Moreau.
When was Taking the Plunge released?
Taking the Plunge was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.