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