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Whatever Works

(2009)

Comedy, Romance

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1hrs 32m

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."

Score

70

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Larry David as Boris Yellnikoff

Larry David

** Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood as Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Evan Rachel Wood

** Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean as Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Michael McKean

** Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill as Leo Brockman

Conleth Hill

** Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson as Marietta

Patricia Clarkson

** Marietta

Ed Begley Jr. as John

Ed Begley Jr.

** John

Carolyn McCormick as Jessica

Carolyn McCormick

** Jessica

Henry Cavill as Randy James

Henry Cavill

** Randy James

John Gallagher Jr. as Perry

John Gallagher Jr.

** Perry

Christopher Evan Welch as Howard

Christopher Evan Welch

** Howard

Adam Brooks as Boris' Friend #1

Adam Brooks

** Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse as Boris' Friend #2

Lyle Kanouse

** Boris' Friend #2

Clifford Lee Dickson as Boy on Street

Clifford Lee Dickson

** Boy on Street

Yolonda Ross as Boy's Mother

Yolonda Ross

** Boy's Mother

Samantha Bee as Chess Mother

Samantha Bee

** Chess Mother

Marcia DeBonis as Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Marcia DeBonis

** Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman as Chess Girl

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman

** Chess Girl

Nicole Patrick as Perry's Friend

Nicole Patrick

** Perry's Friend

Olek Krupa as Morgenstern

Olek Krupa

** Morgenstern

Jessica Hecht as Helena

Jessica Hecht

** Helena

Lindsay Michelle Nader as Television Voice (voice)

Lindsay Michelle Nader

** Television Voice (voice)

Armand Schultz as Television Voice (voice)

Armand Schultz

** Television Voice (voice)

Kristen Ruhlin as Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)

Kristen Ruhlin

** Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)

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