Whatever Works (2009)

7.1/10 92 min Comedy Romance

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."

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

Yolonda Ross

Boy's Mother

Samantha Bee

Chess Mother

Marcia DeBonis

Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Olek Krupa

Morgenstern

Jessica Hecht

Helena

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