Something's Gotta Give

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

Dec 12 2003 PG-13 2h 8m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Harry Sanborn is an aged music industry exec with a fondness for younger women like Marin, his latest trophy girlfriend. Things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at the home of Marin's mother Erica. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.

Written by

Nancy Meyers

Directed by

Nancy Meyers

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Waverly Films

Languages

English, Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 13 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
132,391
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA