

It Had to Be You
2016, English. Directed by Sasha Gordon.
First comes love, then comes... maybe?
Sonia is a jingle writer who's always dreamt of a big and exciting life. Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easy-going boyfriend, Chris, Sonia has to decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. A whimsical romantic comedy that's raunchy and yet gentle, 'It Had To Be You' explores the choices women face today while satirizing cultural expectations of gender and romance.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sasha Gordon, Levi Abrino
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It Had to Be You: quick answers
Is It Had to Be You worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does It Had to Be You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Had to Be You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Had to Be You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Had to Be You is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Had to Be You on?
It Had to Be You is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Had to Be You?
If you liked It Had to Be You, try Desperados, Someone Like You..., How I Got Into College.
Who directed It Had to Be You?
It Had to Be You (2016) was directed by Sasha Gordon and stars Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer.