Misfit vs Whatever Works

Misfit has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.1/10 for Whatever Works). Misfit is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 32m. Whatever Works is the older of the two (2009 against 2021). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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MisfitWhatever Works
Audience score★ 8.0/10★ 7.1/10
Year20212009
Length1h 30m1h 32m
GenresComedy, RomanceComedy, Romance
Country––
DirectorOrlando HerreraWoody Allen
Main castJavier Luna, Alicia Jaziz Zapién, Julián Cerati, Gimena Gómez, Raysa OrtizHenry Cavill, Patricia Clarkson, Evan Rachel Wood, Conleth Hill, Michael McKean

Synopsis

Misfit

Julia, a teenager from Latin America, has lived in the U.S. most of her life. She is popular, a successful Youtuber and wants to become prom queen. Everything changes abruptly when her family has to return to Ecuador. What will she have to face? Getting used to a new culture and a catholic high school will not be easy. The "gringa" becomes the target of "La Reinas", three popular bullies who rule the school. Julia is now a misfit who will have…

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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