Monday Morning Maybe

Add your email and we'll match picks to the services you stream at home.

Poster for She's Gotta Have It

She's Gotta Have It

Seen it?

1986 | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 41 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Tootsie or Broadcast News, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $7 million worldwide on a $175K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 113K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

More like this

Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks

Cast & crew

Directed by Spike Lee

  • Tracy Camilla JohnsNola Darling
  • Tommy Redmond HicksJamie Overstreet
  • John Canada TerrellGreer Childs
  • Spike LeeMars Blackmon
  • Raye DowellOpal Gilstrap
  • Joie LeeClorinda Bradford
  • S. Epatha MerkersonDoctor Jamison
  • Bill LeeSonny Darling
  • Cheryl BurrAva
  • Aaron DuggerNoble