Something's Gotta Give
Something's Gotta Give

Something's Gotta Give

2003Movie128 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users74%
Director: Nancy MeyersGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful, womanizing music executive, Harry Sanborn, finds his life turned upside down when he begins dating the much younger daughter of his latest girlfriend. During a romantic weekend at her family's beach house in the Hamptons, Harry suffers a heart attack. Forced to stay and recover under the care of the woman's mother, Erica Barry, a successful playwright, Harry finds himself unexpectedly falling for her. Their burgeoning relationship is complicated by their age difference, Harry's past, and Erica's own insecurities about love and aging.

Critical Reception

Something's Gotta Give was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty screenplay, sophisticated humor, and the charming performances of its lead actors, particularly Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. The film resonated with audiences for its mature take on romance and the complexities of relationships later in life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, adult humor and relatable exploration of aging and romance.
  • Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton deliver outstanding, chemistry-filled performances.
  • A charming and well-crafted romantic comedy with emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film, appreciating its mature themes, witty dialogue, and the strong performances from the lead actors, especially the chemistry between Nicholson and Keaton. Many found it a refreshing and enjoyable romantic comedy that handled its subject matter with sophistication.

Awards & Accolades

Diane Keaton was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film also received nominations for Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

Diane Keaton's character, Erica Barry, is a successful playwright, and Nancy Meyers originally wrote the script with Diane Keaton in mind for the role, even naming the character after her. Keaton was initially hesitant to take the role, fearing it was too similar to her own life experiences.

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_**That Hamptons episode**_ A lifelong ‘ladies man’ (Jack Nicholson) used to dating young women has a life-altering experience while staying at the manor of a playwright (Diane Keaton) in the Hamptons. Amanda Peet plays the latter’s daug...