Whatever Works (2009)

2009 · 92 min · Comedy, Romance

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."

Directed by Woody Allen. Starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill and Patricia Clarkson.

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