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Whatever Works
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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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Synopsis
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."
More about Whatever Works
Cast
Larry DavidBoris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel WoodMelodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKeanJoe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth HillLeo Brockman
Patricia ClarksonMarietta
Ed Begley Jr.John
Carolyn McCormickJessica
Henry CavillRandy JamesCredits
- Directed by
- Woody Allen
- Written by
- Woody Allen
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $36M
Production
Wild BunchFrance- Gravier ProductionsUnited States
- Perdido ProductionsUnited States
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