Where to Watch Whatever It Takes (2000) in the US

What it's about

Ryan (Shane West) is a bit of a geek with eyes for the school sex bomb, Ashley (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), which induces cringing in his neighbor and best friend, Maggie (Marla Sokoloff), a cute intellectual girl. But popular jock Chris (James Franco) has his eye on Maggie, and he offers to help Ryan win Ashley if Ryan will help Chris with Maggie. So begins a two-headed variation on Cyrano de Bergerac; Ryan composes soulful e-mails for Chris, and Chris advises Ryan to treat Ashley like dirt, which seems to be the only way to get her attention. At first, neither finds it easy to change their ways; Chris comes on too strong, and Ryan is too nervous to be a jerk. But as they start to succeed, Ryan begins to see Maggie in a new light and wonders if he's pursuing the right girl. He realizes Ashley is not meant for him, and tries to convince Maggie about Chris's affection for her. Maggie is reluctant to take him "back" at first, but then realizes Ryan has a change of heart.

Cast and crew

Director

David Raynr

Writer

Mark Schwahn

Starring

Shane West, Marla Sokoloff, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Details

Release date

Mar 24, 2000

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$8,745,680

Awards

3 nominations total

Where to Watch Whatever It Takes (2000) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Whatever It Takes in the United States?

Whatever It Takes is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Whatever It Takes or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Whatever It Takes for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.