Whatever Works (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, Whatever Works is a comedy and romance film directed by Woody Allen, running about 92 minutes. “A new comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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."
Who’s in it. Whatever Works stars Larry David as Boris Yellnikoff, Evan Rachel Wood as Melodie St. Ann Celestine, Michael McKean as Joe - Boris' Friend #3 and Conleth Hill as Leo Brockman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Whatever Works has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $36M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whatever Works page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whatever Works tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whatever Works (2009)?
- In US, Whatever Works is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whatever Works worth watching?
- Whatever Works holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whatever Works?
- Whatever Works stars Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill and Patricia Clarkson.
- When was Whatever Works released?
- Whatever Works was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.