Something's Gotta Give (2003)
An aging playboy recovers at a Hamptons beach house, unexpectedly finding witty romance with his girlfriend's mother.
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.
How intense is Something's Gotta Give?
Something's Gotta Give has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Something's Gotta Give feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodcozyheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
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Is Something's Gotta Give scary?
No. Something's Gotta Give is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Something's Gotta Give gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Something's Gotta Give sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Something's Gotta Give OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Something's Gotta Give?
Something's Gotta Give runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream Something's Gotta Give?
Something's Gotta Give is streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
Does Something's Gotta Give have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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