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."
Directed by Woody Allen
new york city
naivety
age difference
love at first sight
runaway
marriage
atheist
misanthrophy
eccentric
religion
dating
older man younger woman relationship
limp
Rank
#140 in 2009·#6412 overall
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Cast
Larry David
Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson
Marietta
Ed Begley Jr.
John
Carolyn McCormick
Jessica
Henry Cavill
Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
Howard
Adam Brooks
Boris' Friend #1
Lyle Kanouse
Boris' Friend #2
Crew
Woody Allen
Director
Woody Allen
Writer
Alisa Lepselter
Editor
Harris Savides
Director of Photography
Letty Aronson
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Executive Producer
Brahim Chioua
Executive Producer
Santo Loquasto
Production Design
Morgan Neville
First Assistant Editor
Jack Rollins
Co-Executive Producer
Charles H. Joffe
Co-Executive Producer
Juliet Taylor
Casting
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111 reviews
Liam Kinghorn
6.0★ · 02/19/26
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