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Whatever It Takes

5.820001h 34mPG-13MovieDramaComedyRomance

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…

DirectorDavid Raynr
WriterMark Schwahn
ProducersWilliam H. Brown·Vicki Dee Rock

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Raynr

JOJodi Lyn O'Keefe
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
Ashley Grant
SWShane West
Shane West
Ryan Woodman
MSMarla Sokoloff
Marla Sokoloff
Maggie Carter
JFJames Franco
James Franco
Chris Campbell
APAaron Paul
Aaron Paul
Floyd
CHColin Hanks
Colin Hanks
Cosmo
JSJulia Sweeney
Julia Sweeney
Kate Woodman
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
P.E. Teacher
KPKip Pardue
Kip Pardue
Harris
NCNick Cannon
Nick Cannon
Chess Club Kid
DKDavid Koechner
David Koechner
Virgil Doolittle
JHJay Harrington
Jay Harrington
Cop

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Whatever It Takes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Whatever It Takes?

Whatever It Takes is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Whatever It Takes on Netflix?

Yes — Whatever It Takes is available on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Whatever It Takes on Amazon Prime Video?

Whatever It Takes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Whatever It Takes for free?

Whatever It Takes is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.