The movie "Whatever It Takes" refers primarily to two different films:
- Whatever It Takes (2000)
- Genre: American teen comedy
- Directed by David Raynr
- Stars Shane West, Marla Sokoloff, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, and James Franco
- Plot: A modern update of the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac , involving high school romance and comedic situations
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Released: March 24, 2000, in the United States
- Reception: Generally negative reviews, with a 15% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes citing clichés and a tired plot; however, it has some entertaining moments and charm according to some viewers
- Box office: $9 million on a $32 million budget
- Available on VHS and DVD since August 2000
- Whatever It Takes (2023)
- Genre: American Christmas comedy-drama
- Directed by Tailiah Breon
- Stars Tami Roman, A.J. Johnson, Brely Evans, and Kandi Burruss
- Plot: Follows the lives of four women navigating new beginnings and friendship during the Christmas weekend
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Released on BET+ on December 21, 2023
- Produced by Roman Ramsey Productions and Swirl Films, with Tami Roman also executive producing
There are also other unrelated films or documentaries titled "Whatever It Takes," such as a 2024 documentary about journalists in Silicon Valley
, but the two above are the most notable movies by that title. If you want information about a specific "Whatever It Takes" movie, please specify the year or plot details.
