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Something's Gotta Give

Directed by Nancy Meyers · 2003 ·

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Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?

Yes. Something's Gotta Give (2003) earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

67%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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72% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
66 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 8m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · 15 (South Korea) · PG12 (Japan)
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Jack Nicholson , Diane Keaton , Frances McDormand , Amanda Peet , Jon Favreau , Paul Michael Glaser , Rachel Ticotin , Paige Butcher , Tanya Sweet
Streaming
Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+
Language
English

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Where to watch Something's Gotta Give by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Turkey Netflix, Prime Video
United Kingdom HBO Max, Sky Cinema
United States Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
  • Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?

Yes — Something's Gotta Give earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

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

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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Something's Gotta Give: frequently asked questions

Is Something's Gotta Give worth watching?

Yes. Something's Gotta Give (2003) has a Celluloid Score of 67%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Something's Gotta Give?

In the United States, Something's Gotta Give streams on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Prime Video in Turkey; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Something's Gotta Give?

Something's Gotta Give runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

What is Something's Gotta Give rated?

Something's Gotta Give is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, 15 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Something's Gotta Give?

Something's Gotta Give is directed by Nancy Meyers and stars Keanu Reeves, Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Frances McDormand, Amanda Peet.

What is the Metascore for Something's Gotta Give?

Metacritic's Metascore for Something's Gotta Give is 66 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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