PG-13

Whatever It Takes

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

2000 • 94 min • Drama · Comedy · Romance

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

306 reviews

58 Audience · 306 · 100%

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

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some teenage-level crude humor and sexual innuendo
Characters briefly consume alcohol at a party
Mild bullying and social exclusion

What it models well

Honesty and true self-worth
Friendship and loyalty
Challenging assumptions

Talk about it after

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

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