Whatever Works

Where to Watch Whatever Works (2009) (Legally)

A new comedy!
Jun 19, 2009 US 92 min 14A
7.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 845 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (2009).

Expect a Comedy, Romance blend, with a runtime close to 92 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.1/10 from about 1,845 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

new york city, naivety, age difference, love at first sight, runaway, marriage, atheist, misanthrophy, eccentric, religion, dating, older man younger woman relationship

Official trailer

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Plot

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."

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Main cast

Larry David
as Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
as Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
as Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
as Leo Brockman
Henry Cavill
as Randy James