8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Documentary, Comedy • 2026 • 98 min
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Andrea Martin • Martin Short • Catherine O'Hara
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
8.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Andrea Martin • Martin Short • Catherine O'Hara
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Not Analyzed
Primary
Political: Not Available
Diversity: Not Available
Secondary
LGBTQ: Not Available
Trans: Not Available
Female Combat: Not Available
Gender Swap: Not Available
Race Swap: Not Available
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8.1
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Critic Ratings
9.2
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