Whatever Works
2009 · 1h 32m · Comedy, Romance · United States of America, France · Rated PG-13 (US)
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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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Woody Allen7.0Smart score
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