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Something's Gotta Give
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Something's Gotta Give

2003-12-12 · 128 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Comedy · 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.

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Directors
Nancy Meyers
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Waverly Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 80,000,000
Revenue
USD 270,000,000

Top Cast

Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonHarry Sanborn
Diane KeatonDiane KeatonErica Barry
Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesJulian Mercer
Frances McDormandFrances McDormandZoe
Amanda PeetAmanda PeetMarin
Jon FavreauJon FavreauLeo
Paul Michael GlaserPaul Michael GlaserDave
Rachel TicotinRachel TicotinDr. Martinez
Paige ButcherBeauty
Tanya SweetBeauty
Kristine SzaboBeauty
Daniella van GraasDaniella van GraasBeauty
Tamara SpoelderBeauty
Sonja FrancisBeauty
Vanessa TrumpVanessa TrumpBeauty
Kathy TongKathy TongBeauty
Marjie GumFrench Girl in Market
Jennifer Siebel NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomYounger Woman in Market
Robert Frank TelferRobert Frank TelferOlder Man in Market
Beatrice QuinnLady in Market

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