It Should Happen to You
1954, English. Directed by George Cukor.
That "Born Yesterday" Bombshell Explodes Again!
Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George CukorDirector
- Judy HollidayGladys Glover
- Peter LawfordEvan Adams III
- Jack LemmonPete Sheppard
- Michael O'SheaBrod Clinton
- Vaughn TaylorEntrikin
- Connie GilchristMrs. Riker
- Walter KlavunBert Piazza
- Whit BissellRobert Grau
- Constance BennettGuest Panelist
- Ilka ChaseGuest Panelist
- Wendy BarrieGuest Panelist
- Melville CooperGuest Panelist
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Garson Kanin
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It Should Happen to You: quick answers
Is It Should Happen to You worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Should Happen to You?
It Should Happen to You runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does It Should Happen to You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Should Happen to You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Should Happen to You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Should Happen to You is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Should Happen to You on?
It Should Happen to You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Should Happen to You?
If you liked It Should Happen to You, try Meet Me Next Christmas, Confessions of a Shopaholic, That Touch of Mink.
Who directed It Should Happen to You?
It Should Happen to You (1954) was directed by George Cukor and stars Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford, Jack Lemmon.