Whatever Works
2009 · Movie · 1h 32m · PG-13
ComedyRomance
"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."
Ratings
IMDb
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Metacritic
45/100
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
Stills
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Themes
new york citynaivetyage differencelove at first sightrunawaymarriageatheistmisanthrophyeccentricreligiondatingolder man younger woman relationship