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Whatever Works

7.120091h 32mPG-13MovieComedyRomance

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…

DirectorWoody Allen
WriterWoody Allen
ProducersLetty Aronson·Stephen Tenenbaum

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Cast · Directed by Woody Allen

LDLarry David
Larry David
Boris Yellnikoff
EWEvan Rachel Wood
Evan Rachel Wood
Melodie St. Ann Celestine
MMMichael McKean
Michael McKean
Joe - Boris' Friend #3
CHConleth Hill
Conleth Hill
Leo Brockman
PCPatricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
Marietta
EJEd Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
John
CMCarolyn McCormick
Carolyn McCormick
Jessica
HCHenry Cavill
Henry Cavill
Randy James
JJJohn Gallagher Jr.
John Gallagher Jr.
Perry
CWChristopher Evan Welch
Christopher Evan Welch
Howard
ABAdam Brooks
Adam Brooks
Boris' Friend #1
LKLyle Kanouse
Lyle Kanouse
Boris' Friend #2

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