Question 1

What age is Whatever It Takes appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Whatever It Takes (2000) best from about age 13. Two unlikely friends, a geek and a jock, make a pact to help each other win over their crushes. As they navigate the confusing world of high school romance, they start to wonder if they

Question 2

What is Whatever It Takes rated?

Accepted Answer

Whatever It Takes (2000) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Whatever It Takes?

Accepted Answer

Some teenage-level crude humor and sexual innuendo; Characters briefly consume alcohol at a party; Mild bullying and social exclusion. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is moderate, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Whatever It Takes?

Accepted Answer

Honesty and true self-worth; Friendship and loyalty; Challenging assumptions.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Whatever It Takes?

Accepted Answer

The importance of being yourself in relationships; Judging people by their character, not popularity; Communicating feelings openly.

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