Whatever Works
“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."
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Where is Whatever Works streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Whatever Works
Whatever Works is a 2009 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Woody Allen. The cast is led by Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Whatever Works was produced by Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, and Perdido Productions and made in United States of America and France. It was released on June 19, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Writers
- Woody Allen
- Release date
- June 19, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions
Whatever Works cast & crew
Whatever Works was directed by Woody Allen and written by Woody Allen.
The cast features 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, and Ed Begley Jr. as John.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harris Savides and it was produced by Stephen Tenenbaum and Letty Aronson.
Is Whatever Works worth watching?
Whatever Works holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,852 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Whatever Works is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Whatever Works
Whatever Works isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Whatever Works
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
Lyle Kanouse
Boris' Friend #2
Whatever Works — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whatever Works in United States?
Whatever Works is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Whatever Works in?
Whatever Works is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whatever Works?
Whatever Works runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Whatever Works rated?
Whatever Works is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,852 ratings.
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