Whatever Works (2009) movie poster

Whatever Works (2009)

"A new comedy!"
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👍 71%audience score
Critics Score
🎬 48%
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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (1,827 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Metacritic
45

Cast

Larry David as Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood as Melodie St. Ann Celestine · 70% avg
Michael McKean as Joe - Boris' Friend #3 · 70% avg
Conleth Hill as Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson as Marietta · 72% avg
Ed Begley Jr. as John · 69% avg
Henry Cavill as Randy James · 71% avg

Is Whatever Works good?

Most people think so. 71% audience score, estimated from 1,827 TMDB ratings. Critics scored it lower at 48%, but audiences disagreed.

Where it ranks on ThumbScore

Rank in its genre
#1748 / 2672 · Comedy
Rank in its year
#142 / 230 · 2009
Rank among its director's films
#23 / 36 · Woody Allen

By audience score, among films with 500 or more votes.

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." Wikipedia ↗

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