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Whatever Works

Whatever Works

A new comedy!

2009•1h 32m•7.1/10
ComedyRomance

Ratings

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7.1/10(2K)

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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Production

Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Larry David

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Marietta

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

John

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

Jessica

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Randy James

John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

Perry

Christopher Evan Welch

Christopher Evan Welch

Howard

Adam Brooks

Adam Brooks

Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse

Lyle Kanouse

Boris' Friend #2

Clifford Lee Dickson

Boy on Street

Yolonda Ross

Yolonda Ross

Boy's Mother

Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee

Chess Mother

Marcia DeBonis

Marcia DeBonis

Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman

Chess Girl

Nicole Patrick

Perry's Friend

Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa

Morgenstern

Jessica Hecht

Jessica Hecht

Helena

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