Something's Gotta Give (2003) movie poster

Something's Gotta Give (2003)

"After a lifetime of going from girl to girl, the ultimate bachelor is about to encounter something new."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 69% (RT: 72%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedyRomance

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Director
Runtime
2h 8m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,725 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Jack Nicholson as Harry Sanborn
Diane Keaton as Erica Barry
Keanu Reeves as Julian Mercer
Amanda Peet as Marin
Rachel Ticotin as Dr. Martinez
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,725 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 69%.
Overview
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Nancy Meyers cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2003 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Something's Gotta Give is a 2003 drama, comedy, romance film directed by Nancy Meyers. When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways.

But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape. The film has been rated by 1,725 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Something's Gotta Give delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Something's Gotta Give (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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