Whatever Works

"A new comedy!"

Jul 3 2009 PG-13 1h 33m
Comedy, 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."

Official Trailer
Plot

Attempting to impress his ideologies on religion, relationships, and the randomness (and worthlessness) of existence, lifelong New York resident Boris Yellnikoff rants to anyone who will listen, including the audience. But when he begrudgingly allows naive Mississippi runaway Melodie St. Ann Celestine to live in his apartment, his reclusive rages give way to an unlikely friendship and Boris begins to mold the impressionable young girl's worldly views to match his own. When it comes to love, "whatever works" is his motto, but his already perplexed life complicates itself further when Melodie's parents eventually track her down.

Written by

Woody Allen

Directed by

Woody Allen

Cast

Evan Rachel Wood, Larry David, Henry Cavill

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, France

Production Companies

Perdido Productions, Gravier Productions, Wild Bunch

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
Whatever Works Trailer HD
Whatever Works (2009) Trailer
Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
77,852
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA