2002
Wealthy music executive Harry Langer, who exclusively dates younger women, suffers a heart attack at the Hamptons home of Marin's mother, successful playwright Erica Barry. As Harry recovers, he and Erica, despite their initial animosity and Erica's budding romance with Harry's doctor Julian, develop an unexpected attraction and begin a passionate affair. Harry's old habits resurface, leading to a painful confrontation and another heart attack, prompting him to realize his true feelings for Erica, who has since become engaged to Julian. Harry travels to Paris, confesses his love, and Erica breaks off her engagement to reconcile with him, leading to their happy marriage a year later.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Something’s Gotta Give introduces Harry Langer’s playboy lifestyle and his health scare that forces him to convalesce in Erica’s home.
Open full beat sheetHarry Langer is listed as Protagonist. A wealthy, aging music executive known for dating women under 30. In the parsed data, Harry Langer is connected to 44 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
44 scenes / 35 dialogue linesErica Barry is listed as Protagonist. A successful, middle-aged playwright who is divorced and initially guarded. In the parsed data, Erica Barry is connected to 39 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
39 scenes / 27 dialogue linesMarin is listed as Supporting. Erica's daughter and Harry's initial love interest. In the parsed data, Marin is connected to 24 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
24 scenes / 9 dialogue linesDr. Julian Mercer is listed as Supporting. A young, kind-hearted doctor who treats Harry and becomes interested in Erica. In the parsed data, Dr. Julian Mercer is connected to 15 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
15 scenes / 12 dialogue linesZoe is listed as Supporting. Erica's younger sister, a Women's Studies professor. In the parsed data, Zoe is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
11 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDave Klein is listed as Supporting. Erica's ex-husband. In the parsed data, Dave Klein is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 19.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLowell St. James is listed as Supporting. Harry's loyal houseman and chef. In the parsed data, Lowell St. James is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 17.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHarry Langer provides a voiceover about his preference for younger women while scenes of New York nightlife are shown.
Harry LangerHarry enters a restaurant with a young woman, reflecting on his lifestyle and imagining what his life would be like with an age-appropriate partner.
Harry LangerHarry imagines himself as an older man with a woman his own age.
Harry LangerHarry and Marin drive to a beach house in the Hamptons.
Harry Langer, MarinHarry and Marin arrive at the beach house and begin to get intimate.
Harry Langer, MarinHarry is surprised by Erica and Zoe, who arrive at the house unexpectedly.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeHarry and Marin walk through town while Erica and Zoe follow, discussing them.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeThe group shops at a gourmet market.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeThe group has dinner together, leading to a tense conversation about dating and age.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeErica and Zoe clean up after dinner while discussing the evening.
Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeHarry suffers a medical emergency while with Marin.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeHarry suffers a heart attack while with Marin; Erica intervenes and calls for help.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, MarinHarry is treated by Dr. Julian Mercer; Erica, Marin, and Zoe arrive.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, Zoe, Dr. Julian MercerThe women wait for news; Julian informs them Harry will be okay.
Erica Barry, Marin, Zoe, Dr. Julian MercerJulian brings tea to the women and flirts with Erica.
Erica Barry, Marin, Zoe, Dr. Julian MercerHarry wanders out of his room in a gown, causing a scene.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, ZoeHarry is discharged; Lowell and assistants arrive.
Harry Langer, Marin, Dr. Julian Mercer, Lowell St. JamesHarry collapses again in the parking lot.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, Dr. Julian Mercer, Lowell St. JamesHarry is set up in the guest room; Dave visits Erica.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, Zoe, Lowell St. James, Dave KleinHarry and Erica share a moment while she cooks.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryErica confronts Harry about his smoking and phone calls.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryHarry accidentally sees Erica naked.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryHarry accidentally sees Erica naked in the hallway while looking for the kitchen.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryHarry fires the nurse and interacts with Erica, who is dressed modestly.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryJulian examines Harry and they discuss Erica.
Harry Langer, Dr. Julian MercerHarry struggles to climb the stairs to Erica's deck.
Harry LangerJulian asks Erica to dinner while Harry is out.
Erica Barry, Dr. Julian MercerErica works while Harry walks around the house.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryHarry and Erica take a walk and discuss their lives.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryJulian arrives to pick up Erica for their date.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Dr. Julian MercerHarry is alone and makes phone calls.
Harry LangerJulian and Erica have dinner.
Erica Barry, Dr. Julian MercerHarry is in Erica's room and leaves when she returns.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryErica and Harry chat via instant messenger.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryErica and Harry have a pajama party and make pancakes.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryMarin arrives unexpectedly.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, MarinMarin tells Erica she is breaking up with Harry.
Erica Barry, MarinErica watches Harry and Marin on the beach.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, MarinJulian calls Erica to set up another date.
Erica Barry, Dr. Julian MercerMarin tells Erica she and Harry have broken up, then Harry calls Erica to confirm.
Erica Barry, Marin, Harry LangerHarry and Erica kiss and have sex for the first time.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryHarry visits Dr. Mercer for a checkup and discusses his emotional state.
Harry Langer, Dr. Julian MercerJulian waits for Erica, but she is at a dinner in Manhattan.
Dr. Julian MercerErica has dinner with Marin, Dave, and Kristen; Harry enters with a new date.
Erica Barry, Marin, Dave Klein, Harry LangerErica and Marin are dining when Harry enters with a date. Erica is visibly shaken and eventually leaves.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, MarinErica and Harry have a tense confrontation on the street regarding their relationship.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryHarry is rushed to the ER with chest pains.
Harry Langer, Dr. Julian MercerHarry visits Marin at her apartment and meets her husband Danny.
Harry Langer, Marin, Dave KleinHarry surprises Erica in Paris, but Julian arrives shortly after.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Dr. Julian MercerHarry watches Erica and Julian dance, then leaves.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Dr. Julian MercerHarry confesses his love to Erica in the snow.
Harry Langer, Erica BarryOne year later, Harry and Erica dine with family.
Harry Langer, Erica Barry, Marin, Dave KleinSo what does a life of bucking the system all add up to? To never settle down with the right woman for a life of leftovers and Christmas mornings. No his and her IRA accounts, no mini van parked in the garage. I think it's made me what I am today. The luckiest son of a bitch on earth. Look at me. I'm positively debonair. I should be illegal I'm lookin' so good.
Look, Harry, it's not like in any stretch of the imagination, I think you're all that right for my daughter but I don't really appreciate hearing you on the phone with other women.
I've waited a reasonable amount of hours before calling you, even though you've been on my mind since I woke up at 5:15. I'm wondering when we could have dinner again?
Single older women, as a demographic, are as fucked a group as can ever exist.
We were fooling around and he said he felt funny Hthen he just collapsed.
I couldn't believe you were calling from downstairs. So great to see you.
-- Did you know there are over eight thousand websites that mention you?
I'm three months pregnant, that might have something to do with it.
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