Poster for the movie Whatever Works

Whatever Works

2009 • 92 minutes
ComedyRomance

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."

Picture of Larry David

Larry David

Boris Yellnikoff

Picture of Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Picture of Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Picture of Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Leo Brockman

Picture of Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Marietta

Picture of Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

John

Picture of Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

Jessica

Picture of Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Randy James

Picture of John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

Perry

Picture of Christopher Evan Welch

Christopher Evan Welch

Howard

Picture of Adam Brooks

Adam Brooks

Boris' Friend #1

Picture of Lyle Kanouse

Lyle Kanouse

Boris' Friend #2

Picture of Clifford Lee Dickson

Clifford Lee Dickson

Boy on Street

Picture of Yolonda Ross

Yolonda Ross

Boy's Mother

Picture of Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee

Chess Mother

Picture of Marcia DeBonis

Marcia DeBonis

Lady at Chinese Restaurant

Picture of Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman

Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman

Chess Girl

Picture of Nicole Patrick

Nicole Patrick

Perry's Friend

Picture of Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa

Morgenstern

Picture of Jessica Hecht

Jessica Hecht

Helena

Picture of Lindsay Michelle Nader

Lindsay Michelle Nader

Television Voice (voice)

Picture of Armand Schultz

Armand Schultz

Television Voice (voice)

Picture of Kristen Ruhlin

Kristen Ruhlin

Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)