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Whatever Works

2009·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic456.9Rotten Tomatoes50%61%

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Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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A new comedy!

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."
Misanthropic ComedyNeurotic ProtagonistFourth-Wall BreakingNew York IntellectualRomantic ComedyUnlikely ConnectionsEccentric CharactersPhilosophical Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Woody Allen
Written by:
Woody Allen
Produced by:
Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum
Composed by:
Sylvia Menno, Robert Hein, Ryan Collison

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Whatever Works?

PrimeThe RokuHowdy

In the United States, Whatever Works streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Whatever Works worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Whatever Works okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Whatever Works make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Whatever Works good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.