Something's Gotta Give

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Something's Gotta Give

PG-13

2003

2h 5m

Romance

Comedy

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When aging womanizer Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) and his young girlfriend, Marin (Amanda Peet), arrive at her family's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, dramatist Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), 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, and a doctor (Keanu Reeves) prescribes bed rest at the Barry home, he finds himself falling for Erica -- who, for once, may be out of his league.

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Critics Consensus

Though it occasionally stumbles into sitcom territory, Something's Gotta Give is mostly a smart, funny romantic comedy, with sharp performances from Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, and Keanu Reeves.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The movie, which ricochets between farce and poignancy, casts just enough romantic pixie dust to leave you smiling. It's certainly not the last word on the subject, but it's an amiable start.

Mar 12, 2018

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Antonia Quirke

London Evening Standard

It pays homage to the great pulse of warmth still, 27 years later, being given off by Annie Hall, and Keaton basks in the attention. You can hear the beat of her triumphant heart.

Dec 20, 2017

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Delightful comedy, older teens and parents only.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Something’s Gotta Give,but did it have to be Keaton? Her magic will live on in this romcom classic where she embraces everything that she is, and the audience does too.

Rated: 94/100

Oct 18, 2025

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

...a romantic comedy classic...

Sep 14, 2021

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

The film is dangerously slender and predictable, the happy ending apparently unavoidable. One can see the latter coming from a considerable distance, but one is helpless to do anything about it.

Feb 15, 2021

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Lisa

I loved it. I wish they made more movies like this nowadays. We will miss you, Diane Keaton.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/21/25

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Kim

Best movie ever ❤️❤️❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Jean O

This has been one of my favorite movies since it came out. The love triangle between Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton and Keanu Reeves was one of the most enchanting I've ever seen. These actors were perfect in their roles! My DVD of this movie has been viewed many times and I'm worried it will soon wear out, lol. I cannot believe that such a highly rated movie does not have a Blu-ray release!!! Columbia-Tristar/Warner Home Video please give us a long overdue Blu-ray (or even better,4K) release!!! In memory of Diane...RIP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Kar L

Interesting romance of Jack Nicholson's character invading the bland beach life of 3 women... one of which he becomes enamored by. Fun and funny, not too serious. Good performances by all, BTW.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Dream W.

Absolutely wonderful film. Loved it from beginning to the end. Jack Nicholson always gives a star performance and Diane Keaton plays such a lovably strong and independent woman! I could not believe it when I saw Keanu Reeves pop up in this flick!!! He was as charming in this movie as he is in real life! The film itself tears you in every single direction all throughout... Everyone should watch it if they get the chance!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Elizabeth B

My favorite Keaton movie, looooved it!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Nancy Meyers

Director

Jack Nicholson

Harry Langer

Diane Keaton

Erica

Keanu Reeves

Dr. Julian Mercer

Frances McDormand

Zoe Barry

Amanda Peet

Marin

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Synopsis

When aging womanizer Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) and his young girlfriend, Marin (Amanda Peet), arrive at her family's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, dramatist Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), 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, and a doctor (Keanu Reeves) prescribes bed rest at the Barry home, he finds himself falling for Erica -- who, for once, may be out of his league.

Director: Nancy Meyers
Producer: Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block, Suzanne Farwell
Screenwriter: Nancy Meyers
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Waverly Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Warner Brothers
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 12, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $124.6M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Surround

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