Whatever Works
2009 · 92 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 77,852 VOTES · DIR. Woody Allen
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."
Dialogue Timeline — 1,877 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:21 # Hello, I must be going
00:03:14 Well, mostly they're interested in me, I have to say.
00:06:55 I'm dying!
00:10:14 That idiot's your son?
00:13:41 I couldn't stand him, I couldn't stand his wife
00:16:59 and a woman answered the phone.
00:20:05 Does your stomach hurt? Could it be the kwish?
00:23:49 I got a job! I can start paying you rent.
00:28:26 I gave her the benefit of my vast knowledge and experience.
00:32:08 I want to look nice.
00:36:52 Yeah, I just got in.
00:41:31 Put this on. Okay? And then when I come out, we'll discuss it.
00:45:44 Mama, are you all right?
00:49:21 Boris, where can I take her that's fun?
00:52:47 Good night, y'all.
00:56:04 and good to their neighbors and quote the Bible
01:00:15 Did my mother... - Randy James.
01:03:46 Uh-huh.
01:07:32 Uh-huh.
01:11:04 He's got four arms and two noses.
01:14:59 Well, but we have to go home.
01:19:29 My God.
01:24:24 I'm sorry. Really?
01:29:29 Subtitles by LeapinLar
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,877
Dialogue density20.4 lines / min
First line00:00:21
Final line01:29:29
Production Record
DirectorWoody Allen
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$36,020,534
IMDb votes77,852