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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2026·Movie
1h 38min·NR
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes94%–
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes94%–

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Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, and other entertainment icons got their start in a 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell. Featuring interviews with the surviving cast members, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, and more, the film recounts a pivotal moment in comedy history, in hilarious, moving, and inspiring detail. Executive produced by Judd Apatow.
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Directed by:
Nick Davis
Written by:
Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn
Produced by:
Judd Apatow, Nick Davis, Sue Turley
Composed by:
Stephen Schwartz, Timo Elliston, Brian Jones

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Is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

1 h 38 min

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

Critics94
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... higher (94) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.