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