Whatever Works (2009)
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A new comedy!
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."
- Released: 2009-06-19
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 1,885 votes
Directed by Woody Allen.
Top 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
- Patricia Clarkson as Marietta
- Ed Begley Jr. as John
- Carolyn McCormick as Jessica
- Henry Cavill as Randy James
- John Gallagher Jr. as Perry
- Christopher Evan Welch as Howard
Where to watch Whatever Works
- United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Plex; rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video
- Australia: rent on Amazon Video, Fetch TV; buy on Amazon Video, Fetch TV
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