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Something's Gotta Give

2003Movie2 h 8 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic666.7Rotten Tomatoes72%69%

A deeply romantic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Story

After a lifetime of going from girl to girl, the ultimate bachelor is about to encounter something new.

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Mature Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Feel-Good
  • Hamptons Setting
  • Intergenerational Love
  • Sharp Writing
  • Star Power

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Nancy Meyers
Written by
Nancy Meyers
Produced by
Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

December 12, 2003 · 2 h 8 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2003
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$270 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

December–December Romance, Straw Feminist, Parent-Aged Paramour +9

  • December–December Romance
  • Straw Feminist
  • Parent-Aged Paramour
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Eiffel Tower Effect
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Hollywood Heart Attack
  • Kiss of Life
  • All Art Is Autobiographical
  • Cool Old Guy
  • The Gentleman or the Scoundrel
  • Commitment Issues

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Something's Gotta Give?"

Questions about Something's Gotta Give

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Something's Gotta Give?

NetflixHuluParamount+

In the United States, Something's Gotta Give streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Something's Gotta Give okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Something's Gotta Give good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Something's Gotta Give make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Was Something's Gotta Give a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$270 million

Yes: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $270 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Something's Gotta Give use?

December–December RomanceStraw FeministParent-Aged ParamourDirty Old ManEiffel Tower EffectCool Old LadyHollywood Heart AttackKiss of LifeAll Art Is AutobiographicalCool Old GuyThe Gentleman or the ScoundrelCommitment Issuesand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including December–December Romance, Straw Feminist, and Parent-Aged Paramour.