Whatever Works
“A new comedy!”
Synopsis
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."
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Top Cast
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Larry David
Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson
Marietta
Ed Begley Jr.
John
Carolyn McCormick
Jessica
Henry Cavill
Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
Howard
Adam Brooks
Boris' Friend #1
Lyle Kanouse
Boris' Friend #2
Clifford Lee Dickson
Boy on Street
Yolonda Ross
Boy's Mother
Samantha Bee
Chess Mother
Marcia DeBonis
Lady at Chinese Restaurant
Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman
Chess Girl
Nicole Patrick
Perry's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.4x
+$21M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Woody Allen
- Original Title
- Whatever Works
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36M
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Harris Savides
Alisa Lepselter
Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum, Vincent Maraval, Brahim Chioua
Department Leadership Roster
Woody Allen
Director
Letty Aronson
Producer
Woody Allen
Writer
Stephen Tenenbaum
Producer
Harris Savides
Director of Photography
Santo Loquasto
Production Design
Suzy Benzinger
Costume Design
Alisa Lepselter
Editor
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whatever Works
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What is Whatever Works 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 directed Whatever Works?
Whatever Works was directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in Whatever Works?
The principal cast of Whatever Works includes Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill, Patricia Clarkson.
When was Whatever Works released and how long is it?
Whatever Works was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Whatever Works?
Whatever Works had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $36M at the worldwide box office (2.4 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whatever Works?
Whatever Works holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).