You Just Had to Be There (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2026, You Just Had to Be There is a documentary film directed by Mateo Simunovic, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at the community surrounding Nintendo's New York store in the month leading up to the launch of the Nintendo Switch in 2017.
Who’s in it. You Just Had to Be There stars Alex Pekala as Self (archive footage), Isaiah 'TriForce' Johnson as Self, Gabe Torres as Self and Etika as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, You Just Had to Be There sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Just Had to Be There page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Just Had to Be There tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Just Had to Be There (2026)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Just Had to Be There change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Just Had to Be There worth watching?
- You Just Had to Be There holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in You Just Had to Be There?
- You Just Had to Be There stars Alex Pekala, Isaiah 'TriForce' Johnson, Gabe Torres, Etika and Elea Tsentzelis.
- When was You Just Had to Be There released?
- You Just Had to Be There was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.