Whatever Works (2009)
A middle-aged, misanthropic divorcé from New York City surprisingly enters a fulfilling, Pygmalion-type relationship with a much younger, unsophisticated Southern girl.
All Releases
Domestic (14.7%)
$5,306,706
$5,306,706
International (85.3%)
$30,713,828
$30,713,828
Worldwide
$36,020,534
$36,020,534
Domestic DistributorSony Pictures Classics
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Domestic Opening$266,162
Earliest Release DateJune 19, 2009
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 33 min
GenresComedy
Romance
IMDbPro
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Jun 19, 2009 | $266,162 | $5,306,706 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Sep 18, 2009 | $1,450,296 | $7,399,626 |
| France | Jul 1, 2009 | $2,016,995 | $6,863,863 |
| Spain | Oct 2, 2009 | $1,153,446 | $5,590,384 |
| Germany | Dec 3, 2009 | $448,399 | $1,924,074 |
| Poland | Apr 9, 2010 | $215,910 | $1,824,986 |
| Greece | Nov 19, 2009 | $289,706 | $927,104 |
| Austria | Dec 4, 2009 | $96,758 | $643,115 |
| Portugal | Feb 4, 2010 | $101,858 | $608,676 |
| Belgium | Sep 30, 2009 | $74,165 | $395,542 |
| United Kingdom | Jun 25, 2010 | $109,486 | $309,345 |
| Netherlands | Nov 12, 2009 | $69,385 | $292,746 |
| Sweden | Jul 10, 2009 | $46,442 | $242,374 |
| Switzerland | Aug 12, 2009 | $52,620 | $122,901 |
| Türkiye | Jan 15, 2010 | $42,127 | $94,650 |
| Finland | Oct 23, 2009 | $22,215 | $93,265 |
| South Africa | $12,162 | $75,369 | |
| Denmark | Jan 1, 2010 | $29,876 | $63,523 |
| Czech Republic | May 13, 2010 | $12,687 | $53,671 |
| Norway | Aug 28, 2009 | $16,452 | $35,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | Aug 19, 2010 | $13,790 | $33,786 |
| Latvia | Sep 4, 2009 | $6,413 | $28,427 |
| Iceland | Nov 27, 2009 | $2,210 | $27,641 |
| Lithuania | Sep 18, 2009 | $1,532 | $18,919 |
| Romania | Apr 8, 2010 | – | $18,745 |
| Lebanon | Jan 27, 2011 | $7,284 | $12,169 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Apr 30, 2010 | $225,743 | $1,591,880 |
| Argentina | May 12, 2011 | $100,120 | $470,086 |
| Mexico | Mar 25, 2011 | $31,167 | $211,276 |
| Uruguay | Apr 15, 2011 | $17,322 | $128,240 |
| Colombia | Nov 4, 2011 | $10,015 | $72,064 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Oct 15, 2009 | $118,602 | $336,114 |
| Hong Kong | Oct 15, 2009 | $27,520 | $80,980 |
| Singapore | Sep 10, 2009 | $18,848 | $48,358 |
| Russia/CIS | Jul 28, 2011 | $1,399 | $40,493 |
| New Zealand | Jan 7, 2010 | $7,774 | $19,291 |
| Taiwan | May 29, 2010 | $2,743 | $14,719 |
