Amanda Peet, Diane Keaton, Frances McDormand

Harry Sanborn is a perennial bachelor who only dates women under the age of thirty. On what was to have been a romantic weekend with his latest infatuation, Marin, at her mother's Hamptons beach house...( read more  read more... ), Harry develops chest pains. Marin's mother Erica Barry, a successful, divorced playwright, reluctantly agrees to help nurse him back to health. Once they are alone together, Harry is surprised to find himself drawn to Erica for all the right reasons. And despite her initial protestations about Harry, Erica finds herself rediscovering love. Romantic complications arise when Erica is also pursued by Harry's charming 30-something doctor, Julian Mercer. Once recovered, Harry returns home and goes back to his old ways. However, when his feelings for Erica prove to be life altering, Harry must undergo a true change of heart--if he is to win her back.

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70% liked it

159 critics

PG-13, 2 hrs. 13 min.

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Release Date: December 12, 2003

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DVD Release Date: March 30, 2004

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  • June 17, 2008
    Jack and Diane are awesome in this. They work very well together. I loved this.
  • May 23, 2008
    A lot of fun as the characters intertwine with each other keeping you guessing on the outcome until the final scene.
  • April 29, 2008
    great chemistry between jack and diane, loved keanu in this too
  • April 17, 2008
    this was honestly a good movie.
  • April 5, 2008
    Sinfully delicious! Diane Keaton's performance is definitely wonderful, almost like magic or some kind of spell. The way she takes over the screen, scene by scene is simply surreal and heartbreaking. Every wink, every whisper, every word, every laugh, every tear. Jack & Diane are...( read more) a marvelous couple but Diane gives a larger-than-life performance in this sweet, hilarious flick with no other important thing than Keaton's performance. Keanu and Amanda Peet sleep-walk through the film but the leads are great enough to compensate that. A must-see!
  • November 22, 2009
    buena comica sentimental
  • November 5, 2009
    l'amour n'a pas d'âge
  • November 4, 2009
    "Tierna, romántica, encantadora y con un elenco de alto calibre que brinda maravillosas actuaciones, es una de esas cintas que nos recuerdan que el amor no tiene edad. Una verdadera delicia."
  • October 31, 2009
    !Comercial or Stupid! :|
  • October 20, 2009
    best romantic movies for adults whose young at heart. very comedic and romantic.

Critic Reviews


January 15, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The moments between the characters are absolutely full. It's a pleasure to watch such consummate professionals. full review

December 15, 2003
David Edelstein, Slate

The movie itself reveals nothing, but it's entertaining. full review

December 12, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

As a valentine to Keaton -- and a rare romantic comedy in which both leads need glasses to see what time it is -- it provides some long-overdue pleasures. full review

December 12, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Keaton nails every laugh and nuance in this tart, terrific romantic comedy. full review

December 12, 2003
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

While the film won't drive you delirious with suspense about where it's going, the journey is pleasant enough. full review

December 12, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

[Keaton and Nicholson] bring so much experience, knowledge and humor to their characters that the film works in ways the screenplay might not have even hoped for. full review

December 11, 2003
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Mr. Nicholson has the gentlemanly grace to step aside and let Ms. Keaton claim the movie. She in turn brings out the best in everyone around her. full review

December 11, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

With the likes of Nicholson, Keaton, Reeves and Peet -- and a fleeting, funny few minutes with McDormand -- Something's Gotta Give is never less than entertaining. full review

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  • mariefuller80
    August 18, 2008
    A funny romantic comedy with great performances by Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Loved the jokes especially the reading glasses moment.
  • pavacri23
    February 24, 2008
    movie made to old people
  • terris85017
    February 12, 2008
    Cannot believe I forgot to review this movie!! MUST SEE!! Funny tho serious themes....love across the generations...Francis McDermond plays a wonderful performance as hung up famous author (played by Diane Keaton)'s wonderfully free-spriited sister!!
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  • ctguy
    January 3, 2008
    A must see
  • cnucom
    October 27, 2007
    A great casts, a very good story, probably, for me it's really fun watching this film. You're gonna laugh a lot on this film, coz it's a first rate enjoyable film. Watch it please? It's a MUST SEE FILM. :D
  • monalisasmile69
    July 19, 2007
    I love this movie it is hilarous. An you laugh threw the whole movie. I love Diane she is very beautiful lady for being a older woman. An she does so good in this movie.
  • destiaryakuntarti
    June 30, 2007
    i like Diane Keaton in this movie. I really get the feel. She's a tough, independent, smart, but finally found herself to love and to be loved. By the way, i like movie in which starring a senior citizen who can survive in life by their own.

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