Movie

Whatever Works (2009)

92 min

• Comedy
• Romance

Director

Woody Allen

Released

June 19, 2009

Synopsis

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."

Cast

• Larry David
• Evan Rachel Wood
• Michael McKean
• Conleth Hill
• Patricia Clarkson
• Ed Begley Jr.
• Carolyn McCormick
• Henry Cavill
• John Gallagher Jr.
• Christopher Evan Welch
• Adam Brooks
• Lyle Kanouse

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