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Whatever It Takes

Movie·2000·Drama, Comedy, Romance·1h 34m·5.8 (301)·Directed by David Raynr

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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.

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Jodi Lyn O'KeefeJodi Lyn O'KeefeAshley GrantShane WestShane WestRyan WoodmanMarla SokoloffMarla SokoloffMaggie CarterJames FrancoJames FrancoChris CampbellAaron PaulAaron PaulFloydColin HanksColin HanksCosmoJulia SweeneyJulia SweeneyKate WoodmanRichard SchiffRichard SchiffP.E. Teacher

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