Movie

Whatever It Takes

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

★ 5.8(301)20001h 34m

Whatever It Takes is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: David Raynr
Release date: 2000-03-31
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $9,902,115
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Whatever It Takes — trailer

About Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes is a 2000 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by David Raynr, starring Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Shane West and Marla Sokoloff. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 301 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Whatever It Takes in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Ashley Grant

Shane West

Ryan Woodman

Marla Sokoloff

Maggie Carter

James Franco

Chris Campbell

Aaron Paul

Floyd

Colin Hanks

Cosmo

Julia Sweeney

Kate Woodman

Richard Schiff

P.E. Teacher

Kip Pardue

Harris

Nick Cannon

Chess Club Kid

David Koechner

Virgil Doolittle

Jay Harrington

Cop

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Whatever It Takes in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Whatever It Takes on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Whatever It Takes on Netflix?+

Yes — Whatever It Takes is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Whatever It Takes?+

Whatever It Takes has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Whatever It Takes?+

Whatever It Takes stars Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Shane West, Marla Sokoloff, James Franco and Aaron Paul.

When did Whatever It Takes come out?+

Whatever It Takes is a 2000 movie directed by David Raynr.

What genre is Whatever It Takes?+

Whatever It Takes is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Whatever It Takes?+

Whatever It Takes was directed by David Raynr.