Something's Gotta Give

Something's Gotta Give

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

Directed by Nancy Meyers

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

2003128 min6.6 / 10

A warm, witty romantic comedy about an aging bachelor forced to confront his shallow ways when he falls for a mature, accomplished woman during an enforced recuperation.

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.

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  • Is Something's Gotta Give one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of films.

  • Is Something's Gotta Give easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Something's Gotta Give violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Something's Gotta Give end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Something's Gotta Give scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Something's Gotta Give sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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