
Whatever Works
Whatever Works
Release: 2009-06-19·Runtime: 92m·★ 7.1
ComedyRomance
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."
Production Countries
United States of AmericaFrance
Production Companies
Wild Bunch
Gravier Productions
Perdido Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Samantha Beeas Chess Mother
Olek Krupaas Morgenstern
Jessica Hechtas Helena
Ed Begley Jr.as John
Yolonda Rossas Boy's Mother
Michael McKeanas Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Henry Cavillas Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.as Perry
Adam Brooksas Boris' Friend #1
Larry Davidas Boris Yellnikoff
Carolyn McCormickas Jessica
Marcia DeBonisas Lady at Chinese Restaurant
Armand Schultzas Television Voice (voice)
Kristen Ruhlinas Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)
Evan Rachel Woodas Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Conleth Hillas Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarksonas Marietta
Christopher Evan Welchas Howard
Lyle Kanouseas Boris' Friend #2Crew
" />Woody AllenDirector, Writer
" />Peter BucossiStunt Coordinator
" />Jack RollinsCo-Executive Producer
" />Alisa LepselterEditor
" />Randall BalsmeyerVFX Supervisor
" />Vincent MaravalExecutive Producer
" />Letty AronsonProducer
" />Don Hewitt Sr.Stunt Double
" />Santo LoquastoProduction Design
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Ryan CollisonFoley Recording Engineer
" />Harris SavidesDirector of Photography
" />Charles H. JoffeCo-Executive Producer
" />Lee DichterSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Morgan NevilleFirst Assistant Editor