It Had to Be You (2015)

Sonia is a neurotic 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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Sasha Gordon

Writers:

Levi Abrino (story), Sasha Gordon (story)

Stars:

Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Cristin Milioti	...	Sonia
Dan Soder	...	Chris
Halley Feiffer	...	Nora
Kate Simses	...	Lee
Erica Sweany	...	Anna
Mark Gessner	...	Mark
Rachel York	...	Lori, The Mystery Woman
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ashley Kate Adams	...	Bridal Model
Danny Deferrari	...	Fabrizzio
Mackenzie Dudzik	...	Cute Blonde Girlfriend
Scott Eliasoph	...	Wedding Guest
Juli Fisher	...	Movie attendant
Karen Goeller	...	Wedding Guest
Nic Grelli	...	Dezi
Michael Simon Hall	...	David

Storyline

Sonia is a neurotic 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.

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Plot Keywords:

indie movie | five word title | romantic relationship | break up | marriage proposal | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexual content and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tenías que ser tú

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$4,174,192, 31 December 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

It Had To Be You, Vandewater Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the flashback to Sonia in her childhood (1989) it shows her holding a copy of "Who Was Frida Kahlo" which wasn't published until 2013.

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Quotes

Chris: Gary is the... midwife... midhusband.

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Connections

Features Pretty Woman (1990)

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Soundtracks

It Had To Be You
Written by Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Courtesy of WB Music Corp. OBO Bantam Music Publishing Co., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., and Gilbert Keyes Music Company (ASCAP)
Performed by Madeleine Peyroux
Madeleine Peyroux appears courtesy of Impulse!
A Universal Music France Label

User Reviews

Edgy Romantic Comedy

Wonderfully current and edgy romantic comedy starring the wonderful Cristin Milioti, Kyle Mooney and Hutchi Hancock.

Sonia is a neurotic 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.

Hoping this one finds the audience it deserves.