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