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Whatever Works (2009)

US:: PG-13 Comedy Romance

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."

Updated May 10 2020

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2009-06-19

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Runtime: 92 mins Revenue: $35,097,815 Budget: $15,000,000 Rating: 7.1 Tag Line: A new comedy Homepage: Website

Cast

Patricia Clarkson

Marietta

Jessica Hecht

Helena

Adam Brooks

Boris' Friend #1

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

John Gallagher Jr.

Perry

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Yolonda Ross

Boy's Mother

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine