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Whatever Works (2009)

Whatever Works
Whatever Works
PG-13
Comedy
Romance

Release Date
June 19, 2009
Director
Woody Allen
Cast
Larry David , Adam Brooks , Lyle Kanouse , Michael McKean , Clifford Lee Dickson , Yolonda Ross
Runtime
92
Main Genre
Comedy
Writers
Woody Allen
Tagline
A new comedy.

Summary

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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