Almost Us vs Whatever Works
Almost Us has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.1/10 for Whatever Works). Whatever Works is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 42m. Whatever Works is the older of the two (2009 against 2026). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Almost Us
Whatever Works| Almost Us | Whatever Works | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Villegas | Woody Allen |
| Main cast | Dustin Yu, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Lotlot Bustamante, Yukii Takahashi | Henry Cavill, Patricia Clarkson, Evan Rachel Wood, Conleth Hill, Michael McKean |
Synopsis
Almost Us
RR has always been in love with his best friend, Janine. But she's infatuated with Kenzo, the star of her own fan fiction. When he finds a way for Janine to meet Kenzo, will he risk his own happiness just for her to have her own happiness?
Whatever Works
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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