Movie
Whatever Works
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."
Details
- Release date
- 2009-06-19
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- 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
- Adam Brooks as Boris' Friend #1
- Lyle Kanouse as Boris' Friend #2
Crew
- Woody Allen - Director
- Woody Allen - Writer
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