Whatever Works (2009)
A new comedy!
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."
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Online Dating Misadventures, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
new york city, naivety, age difference, love at first sight, runaway, marriage, atheist, misanthrophy, eccentric, religion, dating, older man younger woman relationship, limp
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Whatever Works?
- Whatever Works stars Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr..
- How long is Whatever Works?
- Whatever Works has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Whatever Works?
- Whatever Works is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Whatever Works?
- Whatever Works had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Whatever Works gross?
- Whatever Works grossed $36M worldwide.
- Where was Whatever Works produced?
- Whatever Works was produced in United States of America, France.
- What are the themes of Whatever Works?
- The themes of Whatever Works include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Online Dating Misadventures, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.