Whatever Works

2009 · directed by Woody Allen

Rating

62/100

Hit

no

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), directed by Woody Allen, rates 62/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Larry David
• Evan Rachel Wood
• Michael McKean
• Conleth Hill
• Patricia Clarkson
• Ed Begley Jr.
• Carolyn McCormick
• Henry Cavill
• John Gallagher Jr.
• Christopher Evan Welch

Crew

• Harris Savides — Director of Photography
• Alisa Lepselter — Editor
• Woody Allen — Writer

More from Woody Allen

1. Annie Hall (1977) — 98/100 · hit
2. Zelig (1983) — 84/100 · hit
3. Love and Death (1975) — 83/100 · hit
4. Manhattan (1979) — 82/100 · hit
5. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — 82/100 · hit
6. Bullets Over Broadway (1994) — 82/100 · hit

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