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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Fachrul Ulum F

So why she chose nicholson, not Reeve

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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I really enjoyed this one. It was really funny and had a lot of heart. I would love to see a return to the PG-13 rom-com that seems like they had a blast making. There are a few scenes that should be cut out because this is more of a mature PG-13, but I enjoyed it overall.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Liam B

I had a lot of fun watching this movie. Nicholson and Keaton have a great dynamic, and Reeves is absolutely charming. I would recommend this to any rom-com fan, it is simply a delightful experience. Something's Gotta Give, you are a film to love.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Ander G

Good hangover Sunday night movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Audience Member

Good story and acting. Nicholson is great!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Dani G

Very predictable, as expected. A typical rom-com but with veterans

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/05/23

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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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