Whatever Works

June. 19,2009      PG-13
Rating:
7.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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."

Larry David as  Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood as  Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean as  Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill as  Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson as  Marietta
Ed Begley Jr. as  John
Carolyn McCormick as  Jessica
Henry Cavill as  Randy James
John Gallagher Jr. as  Perry
Christopher Evan Welch as  Howard

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