Whatever Works (2009)

06/19/2009 (US) • 1h 32m

Comedy, Romance

A new comedy!

Overview

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."

Top Billed Cast

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill

Leo Brockman

Henry Cavill

Randy James


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$36,020,534.00

Keywords

new york city

naivety

age difference

love at first sight

runaway

marriage

atheist

misanthrophy

eccentric

religion

dating

older man younger woman relationship

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