Whatever Works
19/06/2009
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."
Movie Information
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
Adam Brooks
as Boris' Friend #1
Lyle Kanouse
as Boris' Friend #2
Clifford Lee Dickson
as Boy on Street
Yolonda Ross
as Boy's Mother
Samantha Bee
as Chess Mother
Marcia DeBonis
as Lady at Chinese Restaurant
Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman
as Chess Girl
Nicole Patrick
as Perry's Friend
Olek Krupa
as Morgenstern
Jessica Hecht
as Helena
Lindsay Michelle Nader
as Television Voice (voice)
Armand Schultz
as Television Voice (voice)
Kristen Ruhlin
as Melodie Club Friend #3 (uncredited)
