Something's Gotta Give
“After a lifetime of going from girl to girl, the ultimate bachelor is about to encounter something new.”
Synopsis
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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Jack Nicholson
Harry Sanborn
Diane Keaton
Erica Barry
Keanu Reeves
Julian Mercer
Frances McDormand
Zoe
Amanda Peet
Marin
Jon Favreau
Leo
Paul Michael Glaser
Dave
Rachel Ticotin
Dr. Martinez
Paige Butcher
Beauty
Tanya Sweet
Beauty
Kristine Szabo
Beauty
Daniella van Graas
Beauty
Tamara Spoelder
Beauty
Sonja Francis
Beauty
Vanessa Trump
Beauty
Kathy Tong
Beauty
Marjie Gum
French Girl in Market
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Younger Woman in Market
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$270M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.38x
+$190M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Meyers
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Meyers
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Something's Gotta Give
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $270M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Waverly Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Meyers
Nancy Meyers
Hans Zimmer
Michael Ballhaus
Joe Hutshing
Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Meyers
Screenplay
Nancy Meyers
Director
Nancy Meyers
Producer
Bruce A. Block
Producer
Lance Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Suzanne McCabe
Costume Design
Jon Hutman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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.
Who directed Something's Gotta Give?
Something's Gotta Give was directed by Nancy Meyers.
Who stars in Something's Gotta Give?
The principal cast of Something's Gotta Give includes Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand, Amanda Peet.
When was Something's Gotta Give released and how long is it?
Something's Gotta Give was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Something's Gotta Give?
Something's Gotta Give had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $270M at the worldwide box office (3.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Something's Gotta Give?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something's Gotta Give was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something's Gotta Give?
Something's Gotta Give holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).