It Had to Be You (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, It Had to Be You is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 98 minutes. “Until he sent those little hot shivers shooting down to her toes... she thought it was a dream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronic runaway bride is haunted by her conscience, who becomes reality.
Who’s in it. It Had to Be You stars Ginger Rogers as Victoria Stafford, Cornel Wilde as Johnny Blaine, Percy Waram as Horace Stafford and Spring Byington as Martha Stafford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, It Had to Be You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1947)?
- In GB, It Had to Be You is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy 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 Ginger Rogers, Cornel Wilde, Percy Waram, Spring Byington and Ron Randell.
- When was It Had to Be You released?
- It Had to Be You was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.