
Overview
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."
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $36M worldwide, about 2.4 times its $15M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in New York City
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by Cliff Eidelman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Haris Savides
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Woody AllenWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 19, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $15M
- Revenue
- $36M
- Countries
- United States of America, France
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In the United States
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