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
Nico Grelli	...	Dezi (as Nic Grelli)
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

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

References Pretty Woman (1990)

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Soundtracks

Closer to Fine
Words and Music by Amy Ray (as Amy Elizabeth Ray), Emily Saliers (as Emily Ann Saliers)
Performed by the Indigo Girls
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Short...but lovable

...kinda like Cristin Milioti herself. I swear, this girl can do anything...this is probably the least I've liked her in a movie, and it was still pretty good. I gave the 8 to offset the haters. She's the lead and fairly unlikeable...plays a weak and weak willed person. After a while, you want to tell her what to do with her life because it doesn't seem like she'll ever get there. I paid 4 bucks to rent it, and I consider it money well spent. Enough said?

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

It Had to Be You

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,302, 23 October 2016

Gross USA:

$7,162

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,162

Company Credits

Production Co:

It Had To Be You, Vandewater Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color