It Had to Be You

A quirky, raunchy yet gentle romantic comedy that feels like a neurotic inner monologue brought to life, mixing animated fantasies with awkward real-world choices.

Directed by

Sasha Gordon

Genres

Comedy, Romance

Starring

Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer

Tagline

First comes love, then comes... maybe?

Overview

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.

How it feels

Whimsical, romantic, satirical and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, identity, gender, friendship

Content

Strong sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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