Whatever Works
2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 92 min · ★ 7.1
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."
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-06-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 92 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (1,846 votes)
- Box office
- $35,100,000
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Themes
- new york city
- naivety
- age difference
- love at first sight
- runaway
- marriage
- atheist
- misanthrophy
- eccentric
- religion
- dating
- older man younger woman relationship
- +1 more
Cast & crew
Larry David
as Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
as Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
as Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
as Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson
as Marietta
Ed Begley Jr.
as John
Carolyn McCormick
as Jessica
Henry Cavill
as Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
as Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
as Howard
Directed by Woody Allen