Something's Gotta Give (2003)

Name: Something's Gotta Give
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2003-12-12
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand, Amanda Peet

Film · 2h 8m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Drama, Romance

An aging playboy recovers at a Hamptons beach house, unexpectedly finding witty romance with his girlfriend's mother.

Romantic and feel-good, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+.

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Something's Gotta Give parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, some strong language and no real violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: No gore
Violence: No real violence
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.