29 vs Whatever It Takes
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 5.8/10 for Whatever It Takes). Whatever It Takes is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 29m. Whatever It Takes is the older of the two (2000 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| 29 | Whatever It Takes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | David Raynr |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Richard Schiff, Aaron Paul, Shane West, Jay Harrington, Kip Pardue |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Whatever It Takes
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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