It Had to Be You
“First comes love, then comes... maybe?”
Synopsis
Sonia is a jingle writer who's always dreamt of a big and exciting life. Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easy-going boyfriend, Chris, Sonia has to decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. A whimsical romantic comedy that's raunchy and yet gentle, 'It Had To Be You' explores the choices women face today while satirizing cultural expectations of gender and romance.
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It Had to Be You Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Cristin Millioti Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sasha Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sasha Gordon, Levi Abrino
- Original Score
- Sasha Gordon
- Original Title
- It Had to Be You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Vandewater Media, Samuel Goldwyn Films, 1492 Pictures, Shoreline Entertainment, The Arlook Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sasha Gordon
Sasha Gordon, Levi Abrino
Sasha Gordon
Bobby Webster
Amanda Laws
Richard Arlook, Benjamin Kruger, Rachel Brenna, Chris Columbus
Department Leadership Roster
Sasha Gordon
Director
Sasha Gordon
Writer
Richard Arlook
Producer
Benjamin Kruger
Producer
Kendall Fleisher
Production Design
Amanda Laws
Editor
Rachel Brenna
Producer
Amanda Bujak
Costume Design
Bobby Webster
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is It Had to Be You about?
Sonia is a jingle writer who's always dreamt of a big and exciting life. Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easy-going boyfriend, Chris, Sonia has to decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. A whimsical romantic comedy that's raunchy and yet gentle, 'It Had To Be You' explores the choices women face today while satirizing cultural expectations of gender and romance.
Who directed It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You was directed by Sasha Gordon.
Who stars in It Had to Be You?
The principal cast of It Had to Be You includes Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer, Mark Gessner, Kate Simses.
When was It Had to Be You released and how long is it?
It Had to Be You was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for It Had to Be You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Had to Be You was composed by Sasha Gordon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).