What It Takes
Synopsis
When Skylar’s brother, struggling with addiction, abruptly shows back up in her life, her peace becomes threatened. Trying to protect the life she built for Max becomes increasingly difficult as Chase’s dangerous ties pull them back into his inescapable chaos. Skylar’s past now forces her to make an impossible decision without blurring the lines of love and safety.
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What It Takes Official Trailer (2026)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-24
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ally Mueller
- Screenplay & Story
- Phillip Thao, Ally Mueller
- Original Title
- What It Takes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Budget
- $9K
- Production Studios
- Fluorine Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ally Mueller
Phillip Thao, Ally Mueller
Phillip Thao, Grace Koenig
David Zhang
Ethan Yepiz-Foat, Erik Gunneson, Nick Sansone, Aaron Greer
Department Leadership Roster
Ally Mueller
Director
Ethan Yepiz-Foat
Producer
David Zhang
Editor
Phillip Thao
Writer
Ally Mueller
Writer
Grace Koenig
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is What It Takes about?
When Skylar’s brother, struggling with addiction, abruptly shows back up in her life, her peace becomes threatened. Trying to protect the life she built for Max becomes increasingly difficult as Chase’s dangerous ties pull them back into his inescapable chaos. Skylar’s past now forces her to make an impossible decision without blurring the lines of love and safety.
Who directed What It Takes?
What It Takes was directed by Ally Mueller.
Who stars in What It Takes?
The principal cast of What It Takes includes Malika Daikawa, Zachary Krueger, Miko Kafel.
When was What It Takes released and how long is it?
What It Takes was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What It Takes?
What It Takes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).