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Feature film — 2009

Whatever Works (2009)

7.11h 32mComedy — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 1,900 votes.

Wild Bunch / Gravier Productions / Perdido Productions

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Director: Woody Allen

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Cast & crew

Larry David as Boris Yellnikoff

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood as Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean as Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill as Leo Brockman

Conleth Hill

Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson as Marietta

Patricia Clarkson

Marietta

Ed Begley Jr. as John

Ed Begley Jr.

John

Carolyn McCormick as Jessica

Carolyn McCormick

Jessica

Henry Cavill as Randy James

Henry Cavill

Randy James

John Gallagher Jr. as Perry

John Gallagher Jr.

Perry

Christopher Evan Welch as Howard

Christopher Evan Welch

Howard

Adam Brooks as Boris' Friend #1

Adam Brooks

Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse as Boris' Friend #2

Lyle Kanouse

Boris' Friend #2

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