It Had to Be You (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, It Had to Be You is a comedy and romance film directed by Sasha Gordon, running about 85 minutes. “First comes love, then comes... maybe?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. It Had to Be You stars Cristin Milioti as Sonia Friedman, Kate Simses as Lee, Dan Soder as Chris and Halley Feiffer as Nora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, It Had to Be You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Had to Be You page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Had to Be You tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Had to Be You (2016)?
- In US, It Had to Be You is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Had to Be You worth watching?
- It Had to Be You holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Had to Be You?
- It Had to Be You stars Cristin Milioti, Kate Simses, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer and Erica Sweany.
- When was It Had to Be You released?
- It Had to Be You was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.