Whatever Works
"A new comedy!"
Originally released in 2009. Whatever Works is a comedy/romance film. directed by Woody Allen.
Starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, and Michael McKean
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."
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,810 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$36M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
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
Ed Begley Jr.
as John
Carolyn McCormick
as Jessica
Henry Cavill
as Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
as Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
as Howard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $36,020,534
Production Companies
- Wild Bunch
- Gravier Productions
- Perdido Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whatever Works about?
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 t...
Who directed Whatever Works?
Whatever Works was directed by Woody Allen.
How long is Whatever Works?
Whatever Works has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Whatever Works released?
Whatever Works was released on June 19, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whatever Works?
The main cast of Whatever Works includes Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill, Patricia Clarkson.
Is Whatever Works worth watching?
Whatever Works has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,810 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.