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FilmComedyDramaRomance

Whatever It Takes (2000)

PG-13 · 2000-03-31 · 1h 34m · EN
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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.

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Mark SchwahnWriterDavid RaynrDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$9.9M

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Top billed cast

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Jodi Lyn O'KeefeJodi Lyn O'KeefeAshley GrantShane WestShane WestRyan WoodmanMarla SokoloffMarla SokoloffMaggie CarterJames FrancoJames FrancoChris CampbellAaron PaulAaron PaulFloydColin HanksColin HanksCosmoJulia SweeneyJulia SweeneyKate WoodmanRichard SchiffRichard SchiffP.E. TeacherKip PardueKip PardueHarrisNick CannonNick CannonChess Club KidDavid KoechnerDavid KoechnerVirgil DoolittleJay HarringtonJay HarringtonCop

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference204603Actor preference133247 · 77270 · 200674

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Frequently asked questions about Whatever It Takes

What is Whatever It Takes about?

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.

How long is Whatever It Takes?

Whatever It Takes has a runtime of 94 minutes.