Whatever Works

Name: Whatever Works
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009-06-19
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill, Patricia Clarkson

2009·Movie·PG-13·92 min·★ 7.1(1,848)

Comedy Romance More English titles

“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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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 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

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

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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 Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum.

Is Whatever Works worth watching?

Whatever Works holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,848 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

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