Whatever Works

Whatever Works (2009)

19/06/2009
Comedy, Romance
1h 32m

A new comedy!

Overview

Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."

  • Woody AllenDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $15,000,000

  • Revenue

    $36,020,534

Keywords

  • new york city
  • naivety
  • age difference
  • love at first sight
  • runaway
  • marriage
  • atheist
  • misanthrophy
  • eccentric
  • religion
  • dating
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • limp

Top Billed Cast

Larry David

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Marietta

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

John

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

Jessica

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Randy James

John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

Perry

Christopher Evan Welch

Christopher Evan Welch

Howard

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