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NR20261h 38mDocumentaryComedy
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is a 2026 documentary and comedy film, running 1h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.

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NR age rating1h 38mDocumentaryComedy

Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2026-09-18
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Documentary, Comedy
Director
Nick Davis
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
Not rated yet

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Martin ShortSelf / Jeffrey
Eugene LevySelf / Herb / Jesus
Victor GarberSelf / Jesus
Andrea MartinSelf / Robin
Jayne EastwoodSelf / Sonia
Valda AviksSelf / Peggy
Avril ChownSelf / Joanne
Rudy WebbSelf / Lamar
Paul ShafferSelf
Stephen SchwartzSelf
Dave ThomasSelf
Don ScardinoSelf
Gilda RadnerSelf (archive footage)
Gerry SalsbergSelf (archive footage)

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

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…

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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... runs for 1h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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