Whatever Works

Whatever Works

92 mins | Comedy, Romance | June 19, 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."

Whatever Works

92 mins | Comedy, Romance | June 19, 2009

Whatever Works
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."
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions
Original title Whatever Works
Directors Dan Majkut, Melissa Tomjanovich, Murphy Occhino, Richard Patrick, Jessica Lichtner, Woody Allen
Writers Woody Allen

Cast

Larry David

as Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood

as Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean

as Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill

as Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson

as Marietta

Ed Begley Jr.

as John

Carolyn McCormick

as Jessica

Henry Cavill

as Randy James

Adam Brooks

as Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse

as Boris' Friend #2

Clifford Lee Dickson

as Boy on Street

Yolonda Ross

as Boy's Mother

Samantha Bee

as Chess Mother

Marcia DeBonis

as Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman

as Chess Girl

Nicole Patrick

as Perry's Friend

Olek Krupa

as Morgenstern

Jessica Hecht

as Helena

Lindsay Michelle Nader

as Television Voice (voice)

Armand Schultz

as Television Voice (voice)

Kristen Ruhlin

as Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)

Julie Basem

as Cafe Waitress (uncredited)