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Something's Gotta Give

2003·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
68
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Romantic ComedyWitty DialogueMature RomanceCharacter-DrivenFeel-GoodHamptons SettingIntergenerational LoveSharp WritingStar Power

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Something's Gotta Give legally?

Something's Gotta Give is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Something's Gotta Give rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Something's Gotta Give?

2 h 8 min

Something's Gotta Give runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Something's Gotta Give?

Critics69
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Something's Gotta Give much the same way.

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 language is Something's Gotta Give in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Something's Gotta Give?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Something's Gotta Give in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Something's Gotta Give, including December–December Romance, Straw Feminist, Parent-Aged Paramour.