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Whatever Works

PG-13

2009

92 minutes

ComedyRomance

Overview

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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Top Cast

Larry David headshot

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood headshot

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean headshot

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill headshot

Conleth Hill

Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson headshot

Patricia Clarkson

Marietta

Ed Begley Jr. headshot

Ed Begley Jr.

John

Carolyn McCormick headshot

Carolyn McCormick

Jessica

Henry Cavill headshot

Henry Cavill

Randy James

John Gallagher Jr. headshot

John Gallagher Jr.

Perry

Christopher Evan Welch headshot

Christopher Evan Welch

Howard

Adam Brooks headshot

Adam Brooks

Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse headshot

Lyle Kanouse

Boris' Friend #2

Clifford Lee Dickson headshot

Clifford Lee Dickson

Boy on Street

Yolonda Ross headshot

Yolonda Ross

Boy's Mother

Samantha Bee headshot

Samantha Bee

Chess Mother

Marcia DeBonis headshot

Marcia DeBonis

Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman headshot

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman

Chess Girl

Nicole Patrick headshot

Nicole Patrick

Perry's Friend

Olek Krupa headshot

Olek Krupa

Morgenstern

Jessica Hecht headshot

Jessica Hecht

Helena

Lindsay Michelle Nader headshot

Lindsay Michelle Nader

Television Voice (voice)

Armand Schultz headshot

Armand Schultz

Television Voice (voice)

Kristen Ruhlin headshot

Kristen Ruhlin

Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)