It Had to Happen
1936, English. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.
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A poor boy rises to power in politics.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 14 February 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kathryn Scola, Rupert Hughes, Howard Ellis Smith
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How long is It Had to Happen?
It Had to Happen runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does It Had to Happen have a post-credits scene?
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It Had to Happen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Had to Happen is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Had to Happen on?
It Had to Happen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1936. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Had to Happen?
If you liked It Had to Happen, try Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, The Last Bus, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed It Had to Happen?
It Had to Happen (1936) was directed by Roy Del Ruth and stars George Raft, Rosalind Russell, Leo Carrillo.