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Whatever Works(2009)

1h 32mComedy, RomanceEnglish
7.1/10
1,848 user ratings

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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."

Director

Woody Allen

Studio

Wild Bunch

Budget

$15M

Revenue

$36M

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Cast

Larry David

Larry David

as Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

as Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

as Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

as Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

as Marietta

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

as John

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

as Jessica

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

as Randy James

John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

as Perry

Christopher Evan Welch

Christopher Evan Welch

as Howard

Adam Brooks

Adam Brooks

as Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse

Lyle Kanouse

as Boris' Friend #2

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2009

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$15M

Box Office

$36M

Production Companies

Wild Bunch • Gravier Productions • Perdido Productions

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Where can I watch Whatever Works?

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What is Whatever Works about?

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."

Who directed Whatever Works?

Whatever Works was directed by Woody Allen and released in 2009. It is a comedy, romance film.

How long is Whatever Works?

Whatever Works has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

Who stars in Whatever Works?

The cast of Whatever Works includes 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 and more.

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