# Something's Gotta Give (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/somethings-gotta-give-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Nancy Meyers |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Runtime | 128 min |

## Quick answer

Something's Gotta Give (2003) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Nancy Meyers’ rom-com triangle — Reeves as the younger doctor opposite Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Metascore 66/100. Directed by Nancy Meyers.

## Critics consensus

Nancy Meyers’ rom-com triangle — Reeves as the younger doctor opposite Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Frances McDormand, Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau, Paul Michael Glaser, Rachel Ticotin, Paige Butcher, Tanya Sweet

## Common questions

**Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?**
Something's Gotta Give holds a 68% Celluloid Score. Nancy Meyers’ rom-com triangle — Reeves as the younger doctor opposite Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

**What is Something's Gotta Give about?**
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.

**Who directed Something's Gotta Give?**
Something's Gotta Give (2003) was directed by Nancy Meyers.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Something's Gotta Give?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 70%, Metascore 66/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Something's Gotta Give?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Something's Gotta Give page for current options.

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