It Had to Happen (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, It Had to Happen is a drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 79 minutes. “The "Rendezvous" Girl Keeps a Daring Date With The Screen;s Irresitable Lover!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poor boy rises to power in politics.
Who’s in it. It Had to Happen stars George Raft as Enrico Scaffa, Rosalind Russell as Beatrice Newnes, Leo Carrillo as Giuseppe and Arline Judge as Miss Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, It Had to Happen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Had to Happen page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Had to Happen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Had to Happen (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Had to Happen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Had to Happen worth watching?
- It Had to Happen holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Had to Happen?
- It Had to Happen stars George Raft, Rosalind Russell, Leo Carrillo, Arline Judge and Alan Dinehart.
- When was It Had to Happen released?
- It Had to Happen was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.