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It is an instant classic. One of my favorite movies for the holiday season.
Reviewed on December 23, 2013
Whatever Works(2009)
A new comedy!
7.1(1,880)1h 32m2009-06-19
ComedyRomance
Whatever Works 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."
Whatever Works (2009) is a comedy and romance film directed by Woody Allen, released on June 19, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean and Conleth Hill. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,880 ratings.
- Director:
- Woody Allen
- Writers:
- Woody Allen
- Producers:
- Stephen Tenenbaum, Letty Aronson
- Cinematographer:
- Harris Savides
- Production:
- Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $36,020,534
- Status:
- Released
Whatever Works (2009) Trailer
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Whatever Works Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Whatever Works.
Official Trailer
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Patricia Clarkson and Even Rachel Wood - Official Clip
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Larry David and Carolyn McCormick - Official Clip
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Larry David and Even Rachel Wood - Official Clip
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Larry David and Marcis Debonis - Official Clip
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Official Clip
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Whatever Works Cast & Crew
Main cast
Larry David
as Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
as Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
as Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
as Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson
as Marietta
Ed Begley Jr.
as John
Carolyn McCormick
as Jessica
Henry Cavill
as Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
as Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
as Howard
Adam Brooks
as Boris' Friend #1
Lyle Kanouse
as Boris' Friend #2
Key crew
Directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen, produced by Stephen Tenenbaum and Letty Aronson.
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Whatever Works Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,880 ratings.
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Whatever Works – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whatever Works online?
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Whatever Works (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whatever Works?
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The main cast of Whatever Works (2009) includes Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill and Patricia Clarkson. The film was directed by Woody Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whatever Works released?
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Whatever Works was released on June 19, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Whatever Works worth watching?
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Whatever Works (2009) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,880 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Whatever Works?
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Yes. The official Whatever Works trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.