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