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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 t…
Whatever Works (2009) is a comedy and romance film directed by Woody Allen. It stars Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, and Michael McKean. The film runs for 1 hour 32 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,865 votes.

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

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Whatever Works stars Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, and Conleth Hill, and was directed by Woody Allen.
Whatever Works has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes.
Whatever Works was released in 2009.
Whatever Works is a comedy and romance film.
Whatever Works holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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