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Whatever it Takes

19861h 33mMovieComedyDrama

A Vietnam veteran supports himself and his father's NYC diner by becoming a taxi driver. Along the way he struggles with relationships and his daily life while aspiring to be a cartoonist.

DirectorBob Demchuk
WritersChris Weatherhead·Bob Demchuk

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Cast · Directed by Bob Demchuk

MBMartin Balsam
Martin Balsam
Hap Perchicksky
TB
Thomas Barbour
Hilbourne
EBEdward Binns
Edward Binns
Mr. Kingsley
WBWilliam Bogert
William Bogert
Timmy Shaughnessy (as Bill Bogert)
TDTony Devon
Tony Devon
Eren's love Interest
JG
Joey Ginza
Curley
RLRosetta LeNoire
Rosetta LeNoire
Millie
TMTom Mason
Tom Mason
Jeff Perchick
FM
Fred Morsell
Mr. Bunyon
MMMarianne Muellerleile
Marianne Muellerleile
JRJames Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Michael Manion
MS
Maura Shea
Eren Haberfield

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Whatever it Takes — streaming FAQ

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Whatever it Takes isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

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Whatever it Takes isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Whatever it Takes?

Whatever it Takes hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 25, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.