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Whatever Works

Film · 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."

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Woody Allendirector · writer
  2. Alisa Lepseltereditor
  3. Brahim Chiouaexecutive producer
  4. Charles H. Joffeexecutive producer
  5. Jack Rollinsexecutive producer
  6. Vincent Maravalexecutive producer
  7. Ali Farrellcasting director
  8. Harris Savidescinematographer
  9. Laura Rosenthalcasting director
  10. Juliet Taylorcasting director
  11. Adrienne Winterhalterproducer
  12. Dana Bloderproducer
  13. Stephen Tenenbaumproducer
  14. Letty Aronsonproducer
  15. Helen Robinproducer
  16. Santo Loquastoproduction designer

On screen

  1. Conleth Hilllead actor
  2. Larry Davidlead actor
  3. Evan Rachel Woodlead actor
  4. Michael McKeanlead actor
  5. Adam Brookssupporting actor
  6. Carolyn McCormicksupporting actor
  7. Christopher Evan Welchsupporting actor
  8. John Gallagher Jr.supporting actor
  9. Henry Cavillsupporting actor
  10. Patricia Clarksonsupporting actor
  11. Ed Begley Jr.supporting actor
  12. Clifford Lee Dicksonguest actor
  13. Kristen Ruhlinguest actor
  14. Willa Cuthrell-Tuttlemanguest actor
  15. Lindsay Michelle Naderguest actor
  16. Nicole Patrickguest actor
  17. Samantha Beeguest actor
  18. Yolonda Rossguest actor
  19. Lyle Kanouseguest actor
  20. Marcia DeBonisguest actor
  21. Armand Schultzguest actor
  22. Olek Krupaguest actor
  23. Jessica Hechtguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. Hollywood Ending2002 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  2. Melinda and Melinda2004 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  3. Anything Else2003 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  4. Cassandra's Dream2007 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  5. The Curse of the Jade Scorpion2001 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  6. Small Time Crooks2000 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  7. Match Point2005 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  8. Vicky Cristina Barcelona2008 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  9. Scoop2006 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  10. Sweet and Lowdown1999 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  11. Mighty Aphrodite1995 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  12. Deconstructing Harry1997 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  13. Celebrity1998 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  14. Everyone Says I Love You1996 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  15. Bullets Over Broadway1994 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  16. Woody Allen: A Documentary2011 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
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From the people who made Whatever Works

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  1. Magic in the Moonlight2014 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. To Rome with Love2012 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  3. You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger2010 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  4. Shadows and Fog1991 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  5. Husbands and Wives1992 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  6. Crimes and Misdemeanors1989 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  7. Midnight in Paris2011 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  8. Another Woman1988 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  9. September1987 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  10. Blue Jasmine2013 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  11. Alice1990 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  12. Hannah and Her Sisters1986 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  13. Irrational Man2015 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  14. Manhattan Murder Mystery1993 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  15. Radio Days1987 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  16. Zelig1983 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  17. Stardust Memories1980 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  18. The Purple Rose of Cairo1985 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  19. Manhattan1979 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  20. A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy1982 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  21. Broadway Danny Rose1984 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  22. Café Society2016 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  23. Crisis in Six Scenes2016 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  24. Sleeper1973 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  25. Interiors1978 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  26. Coup de chance2023 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  27. Wonder Wheel2017 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  28. A Rainy Day in New York2019 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  29. Bananas1971 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  30. New York Stories1989 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  31. Annie Hall1977 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  32. Don't Drink the Water1994 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  33. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask1972 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  34. Rifkin's Festival2020 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  35. Play It Again, Sam1972 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Love and Death1975 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  37. Take the Money and Run1969 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  38. The Front1976 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  39. Arthur1981 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  40. The Concert for New York City2001 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  41. Shadow Dancer2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  42. What's New Pussycat?1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. In His Shadow2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. What's Up, Tiger Lily?1966 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Night of the Hunted2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  46. Bastards2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. The Immigrant2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. Che: Part One2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  49. Wind River2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  50. The Wrestler2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  51. Che: Part Two2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  52. The Guru2002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  53. Only God Forgives2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  54. You Hurt My Feelings2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  55. Goodbye to Language2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  56. Vortex2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  57. 4:44 Last Day on Earth2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  58. The Hoax2006 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  59. Dark Glasses2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  60. The History of Love2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  61. Love2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  62. The Neon Demon2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  63. Dilili in Paris2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  64. Last Chance Harvey2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  65. The Unbelievers2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  66. Oh. What. Fun.2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  67. Smart Ass2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  68. Route Irish2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  69. The Messenger2009 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  70. Looking for Eric2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  71. The Angels' Share2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  72. Climax2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  73. I, Daniel Blake2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  74. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 22008 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  75. Sorry We Missed You2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  76. Motherhood2009 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  77. The Old Oak2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  78. Emmanuelle2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  79. Wendy and Lucy2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  80. Oxygen1999 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  81. Jimmy's Hall2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  82. Fading Gigolo2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  83. Picking Up the Pieces2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  84. Enter the Void2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  85. My Son2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  86. Oxygen2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  87. Blue Is the Warmest Color2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  88. The Extra Man2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  89. Margot at the Wedding2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  90. Uptown Girls2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  91. Mixed Nuts1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  92. Last Days2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  93. Final Cut2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  94. Stars at Noon2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  95. Gerry2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  96. Buffalo Soldiers2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  97. Chicago2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  98. Lay the Favorite2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  99. Flag Day2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  100. Love Liza2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  101. Blood Ties2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  102. Restless2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. Bully2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. The Stepford Wives2004 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  105. French Exit2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. The Follow2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. The Spanish Prisoner1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. Antz1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Greenberg2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. Zodiac2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. Falling in Love1984 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  112. Irreversible2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. 11.62013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. Elephant2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. The Game1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. The Yards2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Finding Forrester2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  118. Margaret2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  119. Milk2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  120. Maradona by Kusturica2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  121. Meek's Cutoff2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  122. Olive Kitteridge2014 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  123. Big1988 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  124. American Gangster2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  125. Burn After Reading2008 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  126. Paris-Manhattan2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  127. Graduation2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  128. Somewhere2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  129. Dead Man1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  130. Beyond the Hills2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  131. The Red Turtle2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. Birth2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  133. Regarding Henry1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. The Company Men2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  135. The Owners2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. The Bling Ring2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  137. Ismael's Ghosts2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  138. Terms of Endearment1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  139. Memphis Belle1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  140. Adults in the Room2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  141. Heartburn1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  142. The Art of Getting By2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  143. The Last Days2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  144. Taxi Driver1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  145. Network1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Ghost Town2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Mississippi Burning1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. Close Encounters of the Third Kind1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. Loveless2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Definitely, MaybeAdam BrooksAli Farrell2008 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. Curb Your EnthusiasmLarry David2000 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  3. Larry David: Curb Your EnthusiasmLarry David1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. The Life ListAdam BrooksLaura Rosenthal2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Clear HistoryLarry David2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. SeinfeldLarry David1989 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  7. ImpostersAdam Brooks2017 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  8. This Is Spinal TapMichael McKean1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. EnvyLarry David2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Practical MagicAdam BrooksEvan Rachel Wood1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Waiting for GuffmanMichael McKean1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Mildred PierceEvan Rachel WoodLaura Rosenthal2011 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  13. The IsleConleth Hill2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. French KissAdam Brooks1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. The Big PictureMichael McKean1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Battle for TerraEvan Rachel Wood2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Nappily Ever AfterAdam Brooks2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. BarefootEvan Rachel Wood2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesMichael McKean2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Into the Unknown: Making Frozen IIEvan Rachel Wood2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  21. BelovedAdam Brooks1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. WimbledonAdam Brooks2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. RugratsMichael McKean2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  24. Dublin MurdersConleth Hill2019 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  25. Bridget Jones: The Edge of ReasonAdam Brooks2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. S1m0neEvan Rachel Wood2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. The MissingEvan Rachel Wood2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. ThirteenEvan Rachel Wood2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryEvan Rachel Wood2022 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  30. Vienna BloodConleth Hill2019 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  31. KajillionaireEvan Rachel Wood2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. Planes, Trains and AutomobilesMichael McKean1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The Life Before Her EyesEvan Rachel Wood2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Down in the ValleyEvan Rachel Wood2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Across the UniverseEvan Rachel Wood2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared