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Feature film — 2000

Whatever It Takes (2000)

5.81h 34mDrama — Comedy — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 311 votes.

Columbia Pictures / Phoenix Pictures

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Director: David Raynr

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Cast & crew

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe as Ashley Grant

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Ashley Grant

Shane West as Ryan Woodman

Shane West

Ryan Woodman

Marla Sokoloff as Maggie Carter

Marla Sokoloff

Maggie Carter

James Franco as Chris Campbell

James Franco

Chris Campbell

Aaron Paul as Floyd

Aaron Paul

Floyd

Colin Hanks as Cosmo

Colin Hanks

Cosmo

Julia Sweeney as Kate Woodman

Julia Sweeney

Kate Woodman

Richard Schiff as P.E. Teacher

Richard Schiff

P.E. Teacher

Kip Pardue as Harris

Kip Pardue

Harris

Nick Cannon as Chess Club Kid

Nick Cannon

Chess Club Kid

David Koechner as Virgil Doolittle

David Koechner

Virgil Doolittle

Jay Harrington as Cop

Jay Harrington

Cop