Whatever Works

Jun 19, 2009

1h 32m

★ 7.1

A new comedy!

Overview

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."

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Wild Bunch

Gravier Productions

Perdido Productions

Whatever Works Trailers

Cast

Boris Yellnikoff

Larry David

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Evan Rachel Wood

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Michael McKean

Leo Brockman

Conleth Hill

Marietta

Patricia Clarkson

John

Ed Begley Jr.

Jessica

Carolyn McCormick

Randy James

Henry Cavill

Perry

John Gallagher Jr.

Howard

Christopher Evan Welch

Boris' Friend #1

Adam Brooks

Boris' Friend #2

Lyle Kanouse

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