Summary
Jack Nicholson and Keanu Reeves' Oscar-nominated comedySomething’s Gotta Giveis now streaming on Max. Even though Nicholson has not officially announced his retirement from professional acting, the 3-time Oscar winner (As Good as It Gets,Terms of Endearment,One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) has not appeared in a movie since 2010’sHow Do You Know. On the other hand, Reeves' popularity somehow seems to have skyrocketed even more over the last decade with his massively successfulJohn WickfranchiseafterThe Matrixmade him an international star in 1999.Something’s Gotta Giveis also available on HBO.
Nicholson is widely considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century and will forever be a monolithic figure in Hollywood. Amonghis most celebrated filmsareOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Martin Scorsese’sThe Departed, Stanley Kubrick’sThe Shining, and Roman Polanski’sChinatown, which is currently in the process of being adaptedinto a prequel series on Netflix with David Fincher attached.Something’s Gotta Giveis the only feature film that stars both Reeves and Nicholsononscreen together. The film was initially released in theaters on July 15, 2025, and received mostly positive reviews from critics.
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Reeves and Nicholson star alongside Oscar-winner Diane Keaton
Reeves and Nicholson star alongside Frances McDormand (Nomadland), Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Amanda Peet (The Whole Nine Yards), and Diane Keaton (Annie Hall). Despite Nicholson and Reeves giving great performances, Keaton was the only actor inSomething’s Gotta Givethat was nominated for an Academy Award. Keaton won Best Actress for her performance as Erica Barry, the love interest of Nicholson’s playboy protagonist Harry Sanborn.The film follows a 63-year-old swinger named Harry who surprisingly chooses to become romantically involved with Keaton’s Erica, a charming woman his age.
Something’s Gotta Giveis written and directed by Nancy Meyers, who has a string of popular mature romantic comedies such asIt’s Complicatedstarring Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep,The Holidaystarring Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Cameron Diaz, andWhat Woman Wantstarring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.Meyers made her directorial debut withThe Parent Trapin 1998 starring an up-and-coming Lindsay Lohan. Those who have seen any of these films will know what to expect fromSomething’s Gotta Give, which delivers plenty of romantic intrigue, clever dialogue, and compelling interpersonal tension.
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Critics enjoyed the wisdom and refinement of the humor and plot
Something’s Gotta Giveis certainly one of Nicholson’s best movies in the 21st century. While that part of his filmography is much smaller compared to the rest of it,Something’s Gotta Givestill has one of his highlight performances of what could very well be the final slate of movies in his coveted career. His other notable 21st-century movies includeAbout Schmidt(2002),The Bucket List(2007), and obviously,The Departed.Something’s Gotta Giveearned a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 72%as well as a positive audience score of 69% and Metascore of 66.
Positive reviews ofSomething’s Gotta Givepraise the dynamic onscreen partnership of Keaton and Nicholson. Legendary film criticRoger Ebertwrote in his 3-and-a-half-star review of the film, “[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.” Paul Clinton ofCNNwrote in hisSomething’s Gotta Givereview, “Sharp, witty, and deep-down funny, Something’s Gotta Give is one of the best adult romantic comedies of the year – or the last few years, for that matter.” Mick LaSalle of theSan Francisco Chroniclewrote, “The moments between the characters are absolutely full. It’s a pleasure to watch such consummate professionals.”
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He plays an earnest younger love interest of Keaton’s Erica
Even though Nicholson and Keaton naturally take up most of the spotlight inSomething’s Gotta Give, Keanu Reeves also delivers plenty of his seamless likability, charm, and even comedic value. The film is a great reminder that even though Reeves has been more-or-less pigeonholed into the action genre ever sinceThe Matrixmade him one of the most recognizable actors on the planet, he is a natural in old fashioned feel-good rom-coms. Reeves' most recent appearance in a romantic comedy was as himself in 2019’sAlways Be My Maybebut his performance as the good-natured Julian inSomething’s Gotta Giveshows just how great he can be in a modern rom-com.
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Something’s Gotta Give
Cast
Something’s Gotta Give is a romantic comedy directed by Nancy Meyers, starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. The film follows a successful but aging bachelor who falls for his much younger girlfriend’s mother. Also featuring performances by Keanu Reeves and Amanda Peet, the story explores themes of love, aging, and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of the Hamptons.
