Something's Gotta Give
Seen it?2003 | 128 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it was a solid box office hit. 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 The Apartment or Lost in Translation, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$270 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 563K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nancy Meyers
- Jack NicholsonHarry Sanborn
- Diane KeatonErica Barry
- Keanu ReevesJulian Mercer
- Frances McDormandZoe
- Amanda PeetMarin
- Jon FavreauLeo
- Paul Michael GlaserDave
- Rachel TicotinDr. Martinez
- Paige ButcherBeauty
- Tanya SweetBeauty