Whatever It Takes
Ceux qui comptent
Synopsis
Rose and Jean have nothing in common. Rose is a force of nature who faces all her problems with a disarming joie de vivre. She lives with her 3 children upstairs in the family hotel that no longer belongs to her. They're not poor, they're broke... but only temporarily. Jean is a solitary, taciturn man who has buried his big heart under layers of modesty and resignation. When he arrives in this unusual family, however, he quickly becomes indispensable. What did they expect before they met? Probably nothing. He soon becomes indispensable.
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Sandrine Kiberlain
Rose
Pierre Lottin
Jean
Louise Labèque
Tess
Alexis Rosenstiehl
Simon
Alma Ngoc
Émily
Mélissa Izquierdo
Madame Medrano
Mogamed Bechiev
Axel
Frans Boyer
vigile 1
Matthieu Jordan
vigile 2
Olivier Pierre Richard
chef de service soins intensifs
Florent Bigot de Nesles
le voisin de chimio
Louise Charnallet
l'infirmière de chimio
Bruno Paviot
le propriétaire
Quitterie Picamoles
la maîtresse du propriétaire
Kevin Marvinio
policier 1
Robert Moundi
le pote d'Axel
Phileas Bourdon
skateur 1
Lucas El Bali
skateur 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Baptiste Léonetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Baptiste Léonetti
- Original Title
- Ceux qui comptent
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du 24, France 2 Cinéma, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Baptiste Léonetti
Jean-Baptiste Léonetti
David Nissen
Camille Lorillon
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Baptiste Léonetti
Director
Jean-Baptiste Léonetti
Screenplay
Camille Lorillon
Producer
David Nissen
Director of Photography
Tania Rotbart
Production Design
Joana Georges Rossi
Costume Design
David Brochard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Bouillon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whatever It Takes
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What is Whatever It Takes about?
Rose and Jean have nothing in common. Rose is a force of nature who faces all her problems with a disarming joie de vivre. She lives with her 3 children upstairs in the family hotel that no longer belongs to her. They're not poor, they're broke... but only temporarily. Jean is a solitary, taciturn man who has buried his big heart under layers of modesty and resignation. When he arrives in this unusual family, however, he quickly becomes indispensable. What did they expect before they met? Probably nothing. He soon becomes indispensable.
Who directed Whatever It Takes?
Whatever It Takes was directed by Jean-Baptiste Léonetti.
Who stars in Whatever It Takes?
The principal cast of Whatever It Takes includes Sandrine Kiberlain, Pierre Lottin, Louise Labèque, Alexis Rosenstiehl, Alma Ngoc.
When was Whatever It Takes released and how long is it?
Whatever It Takes was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whatever It Takes?
Whatever It Takes holds official age classifications: FR: TP.