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A Balasaur Score of 61 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, Metacritic 45/100. Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Prime.
Synopsis
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."
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic45/100
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
1,884 audience votes
Key crew
- Woody AllenDirector
- Woody AllenWriter
Cast
- Larry DavidBoris Yellnikoff
- Evan Rachel WoodMelodie St. Ann Celestine
- Michael McKeanJoe - Boris' Friend #3
- Conleth HillLeo Brockman
- Patricia ClarksonMarietta
- Ed Begley Jr.John
- Carolyn McCormickJessica
- Henry CavillRandy James
- John Gallagher Jr.Perry
- Christopher Evan WelchHoward
- Adam BrooksBoris' Friend #1
- Lyle KanouseBoris' Friend #2
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Themes
new york citynaivetyage differencelove at first sightrunawaymarriageatheistmisanthrophyeccentricreligiondatingolder man younger woman relationship