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Whatever Works (2009)
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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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."
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:Woody Allen
In Theaters:6/19/2009
Box Office:$36,020,534
Runtime:92 minutes
Studio:Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions
Cast
Woody Allen
Director
Larry David
Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson
Marietta
Ed Begley Jr.
John
Carolyn McCormick
Jessica
Henry Cavill
Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
Howard
Adam Brooks
Boris' Friend #1
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