Whatever Works (2009)
A new comedy!
93 min
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."
- Release date
- December 3, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $36,020,534
Trailer
Cast
- Evan Rachel Wood as Melody Celestine
- Larry David as Boris
- Henry Cavill as Randy
- Adam Brooks as Boris' Friend
- Lyle Kanouse as Boris' Friend
- Michael McKean as Boris' Friend
- Clifford Lee Dickson as Boy on Street
- Yolonda Ross as Boy's Mother
- Carolyn McCormick as Jessica
- Samantha Bee as Chess Mother
Crew
- Woody Allen · Director
- Woody Allen · Writer
- Letty Aronson · Producer
- Stephen Tenenbaum · Producer
- Harris Savides · Cinematographer
- Alisa Lepselter · Editor
- Ali Farrell · Casting director
- Laura Rosenthal · Casting director
- Juliet Taylor · Casting director
- Santo Loquasto · Production designer