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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/somethings-gotta-give-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 67% |
| Editorial Rating | 72/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 70% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 67% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, Hulu
the United States: Netflix, Hulu
the United Kingdom: HBO Max, Sky Cinema
Indonesia: HBO Max
Turkey: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: U-NEXT
the Philippines: HBO Max
Pakistan: HBO Max
South Africa: Netflix
Malaysia: HBO Max
Thailand: HBO Max
Nigeria: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?**
Something's Gotta Give holds a 67% 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?**
67% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (72/100), Metascore (66/100), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (6.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Something's Gotta Give?**
Something's Gotta Give is streaming on Netflix, Hulu; on Netflix, Hulu in the United States; on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on HBO Max in Indonesia; on Netflix in Turkey; on Netflix in South Korea; on U-NEXT in Japan; on HBO Max in the Philippines; on HBO Max in Pakistan; on Netflix in South Africa; on HBO Max in Malaysia; on HBO Max in Thailand; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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