Whatever Works
Whatever Works
Release: 2009-06-19
·Runtime: 92m
·★ 7.1
Comedy
Romance
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 America
France
Production Companies
Wild Bunch
Gravier Productions
Perdido Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Carolyn McCormick
as Jessica
Marcia DeBonis
as Lady at Chinese Restaurant
Larry David
as Boris Yellnikoff
Michael McKean
as Joe - Boris' Friend #3
John Gallagher Jr.
as Perry
Olek Krupa
as Morgenstern
Yolonda Ross
as Boy's Mother
Evan Rachel Wood
as Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Ed Begley Jr.
as John
Henry Cavill
as Randy James
Christopher Evan Welch
as Howard
Lyle Kanouse
as Boris' Friend #2
Samantha Bee
as Chess Mother
Patricia Clarkson
as Marietta
Adam Brooks
as Boris' Friend #1
Jessica Hecht
as Helena
Armand Schultz
as Television Voice (voice)
Kristen Ruhlin
as Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)
Conleth Hill
as Leo Brockman
Crew
Morgan Neville
First Assistant Editor
Alisa Lepselter
Editor
Woody Allen
Director, Writer
Vincent Maraval
Executive Producer
Charles H. Joffe
Co-Executive Producer
Letty Aronson
Producer
Jack Rollins
Co-Executive Producer
Don Hewitt Sr.
Stunt Double
Ryan Collison
Foley Recording Engineer
Harris Savides
Director of Photography
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Santo Loquasto
Production Design
Juliet Taylor
Casting
Randall Balsmeyer
VFX Supervisor