Whatever Works (2009): movie guide

What is Whatever Works about?

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."

Cast highlights

Whatever Works features Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr.. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2009-06-19. Runtime: 92 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (1,905 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Whatever Works on Cinema Box

Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Whatever Works, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.

Frequently asked questions

What genre is Whatever Works?

Whatever Works is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Whatever Works?

Whatever Works runs about 92 minutes.

Who stars in Whatever Works?

Cast highlights include Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Conleth Hill, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr..

Does Cinema Box stream Whatever Works?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Whatever Works?

Open the Whatever Works page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.