You Can't Take It with You
“You'll love them all for giving you the swellest time you've ever had!”
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | LaCinetek | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You is a 1938 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Frank Capra. The cast is led by Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
You Can't Take It with You was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 1, 1938, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Writers
- Robert Riskin
- Release date
- September 1, 1938
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
You Can't Take It with You cast & crew
You Can't Take It with You was directed by Frank Capra and written by Robert Riskin.
The cast features Jean Arthur as Alice Sycamore, Lionel Barrymore as Martin Vanderhof, James Stewart as Tony Kirby, Edward Arnold as Anthony P. Kirby, Mischa Auer as Kolenkhov, and Ann Miller as Essie Carmichael.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Joseph Walker, and it was produced by Frank Capra.
Is You Can't Take It with You worth watching?
You Can't Take It with You holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 455 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, You Can't Take It with You is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch You Can't Take It with You
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Cast of You Can't Take It with You
Jean Arthur
Alice Sycamore
Lionel Barrymore
Martin Vanderhof
James Stewart
Tony Kirby
Edward Arnold
Anthony P. Kirby
Mischa Auer
Kolenkhov
Ann Miller
Essie Carmichael
Spring Byington
Penny Sycamore
Samuel S. Hinds
Paul Sycamore
Donald Meek
Poppins
H.B. Warner
Ramsey
Halliwell Hobbes
DePinna
Dub Taylor
Ed Carmichael
You Can't Take It with You — FAQs
▸Where can I watch You Can't Take It with You in United States?
You Can't Take It with You is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is You Can't Take It with You on YouTube Free?
Yes — You Can't Take It with You is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is You Can't Take It with You in?
You Can't Take It with You is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is You Can't Take It with You?
You Can't Take It with You runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is You Can't Take It with You rated?
You Can't Take It with You is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 455 ratings.
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