It Had to Be You
“Love is what happens when you're busy making other plans.”
Synopsis
Sparks fly when Anna Penn and Charlie Hudson meet. Unfortunately, they're both engaged to other people. In fact, they're staying at the same New York City hotel in order to work on wrapping up the last details of their nuptials. Over days and evenings of joint wedding planning, the two grow closer -- and start to wonder if they're getting married to the right people after all.
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It Had to Be You (2000) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-17
Top Cast
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Natasha Henstridge
Anna Penn
Michael Vartan
Charlie Hudson
Michael Rispoli
Henry Taylor
Olivia D'Abo
Tracey Meltempi
Faith Prince
Madelaine at Bergdorf Goodman
George DiCenzo
Mel
Phyllis Newman
Judith Penn
Joelle Carter
Claire Parker
Lorraine Mazzola
Mindy
Tony Sirico
Ricky Valentino
George Ede
Father Fitzpatrick
Hillary B. Smith
Bulgari Sales Woman
Phil Stein
Bobby Love
Tod Engle
Mickey
Jennifer Bassey
Mrs. Allen
James A. Baffico
Desk Sergeant
Larry Fleischman
Barney
Emmy Rossum
Young Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Feder
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Feder
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- It Had to Be You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Kaplan/Feder Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Feder
Steven Feder
Luis Bacalov
Ken Kelsch
Jane Kurson
David Forrest, Beau Rogers, Neil Kaplan, Steven Feder
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Feder
Director
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Maury Rosenfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Jane Kurson
Editor
Justin Scoppa Jr.
Production Design
Neil Kaplan
Producer
Steven Feder
Producer
Steven Feder
Writer
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is It Had to Be You about?
Sparks fly when Anna Penn and Charlie Hudson meet. Unfortunately, they're both engaged to other people. In fact, they're staying at the same New York City hotel in order to work on wrapping up the last details of their nuptials. Over days and evenings of joint wedding planning, the two grow closer -- and start to wonder if they're getting married to the right people after all.
Who directed It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You was directed by Steven Feder.
Who stars in It Had to Be You?
The principal cast of It Had to Be You includes Natasha Henstridge, Michael Vartan, Michael Rispoli, Olivia D'Abo, Faith Prince.
When was It Had to Be You released and how long is it?
It Had to Be You was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
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 Luis Bacalov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).