Something's Gotta Give

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Something's Gotta Give

PG-13

Released Dec 12, 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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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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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

A refreshing romantic comedy crowd-pleaser where the lead characters are not only unafraid to look their age, but they quite often act it too.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 19, 2020

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alan g

A real mismatch. Over the hill stars and up and coming ones. Jack playing crazy womanizing Jack (when doesn't he) and Dianne a shell of her former self. Keanu as a doctor? Now that would be acting if he could pull it off. What? Were they all at a party in the Hamptons and said, "lets put on a movie"? Miss.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Francisco S

Nicholson & Keaton don't really match but their great performances pull it off.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Orin D

This flick is a fine vehicle for the older actors Nicholson & Keaton & a very entertaining ride, even if it's a wee-bit too long. No one sees to know how to tie up a tale in under two hours anymore. Keaton deserves the awards she won for this role. I am not Reeves fan as he tends to be a block of wood. Jack may be better as a comic actor than a dramatic one. Orin Domenico

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Monique P

very lovely movie ❤️ a must seen you will enjoy it love keanu reeves

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Jami C

This movie was so bad, the only reason I kept watching was because I kept hoping it would get better. I honestly don’t understand the good reviews other than maybe its nostalgic value for people.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/24

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D E

Kenton acts like a 12 year old girl. Bad sitcom. Nicklson is the only saving grace here.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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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: Warner Brothers, Waverly Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation
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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