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It Had to Be You

2000·Movie
1h 37min·PG
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–44%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Love is what happens when you're busy making other plans.

Sparks fly when Anna Penn and Charlie Hudson meet. Unfortunately, they're both engaged to other people. In fact, they're staying at the same New York City hotel in order to work on wrapping up the last details of their nuptials. Over days and evenings of joint wedding planning, the two grow closer -- and start to wonder if they're getting married to the right people after all.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jessica Lichtner, Amanda Slater, Steven Feder
Written by:
Steven Feder
Produced by:
Jonathan Strauss, Jeff Mazzola, Todd M. Thaler
Composed by:
David E. Fluhr, James Wright, Alyson Dee Moore

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Where can I stream It Had to Be You legally?

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It Had to Be You is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is It Had to Be You worth watching?

54
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It Had to Be You rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is It Had to Be You?

1 h 37 min

It Had to Be You runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is It Had to Be You in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch It Had to Be You?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It Had to Be You in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.