Lost in Paradise vs Whatever Works
Lost in Paradise has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 7.1/10 for Whatever Works). Lost in Paradise is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 32m. Whatever Works is the older of the two (2009 against 2026). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Lost in Paradise | Whatever Works | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, TV Movie | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dustin Rikert | Woody Allen |
| Main cast | Ian Harding, Lacey Chabert, James Trevena, Paul Hughes, Sean Miguel Perez | Henry Cavill, Patricia Clarkson, Evan Rachel Wood, Conleth Hill, Michael McKean |
Synopsis
Lost in Paradise
When the founder of a high-end fashion company gets marooned on an "deserted" island with a chef, romance blossoms as they work together to survive.
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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