You Can't Take It with You

Name: You Can't Take It with You
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1938
Duration: 126 min
Cast: Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Edward Arnold, Mischa Auer

1938 · 126 min · Director: Frank Capra

You Can't Take It with You (1938) is a comedy, directed by Frank Capra. It stars Jean Arthur and Lionel Barrymore. The 126-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

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What You Can't Take It with You Is About

A rich banker's son wants to marry a woman who works in his office. Her family live in a house where everyone does whatever they please: making fireworks, dancing, not paying tax. The film brings the two families together at a single dinner and gets its comedy from that. Its thesis is plain and plainly stated: accumulating money is not a plan for a life. Seen now, that can look easy. Frank Capra directed, with James Stewart and Jean Arthur. It is adapted from a stage play and won the Academy Award for best picture. Who it's for: those who like classic Capra comedy. Who it's not for: viewers wanting complex characters; the film works through types.

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What is You Can't Take It with You about?

A rich banker's son wants to marry a woman who works in his office. Her family live in a house where everyone does whatever they please: making fireworks, dancing, not paying tax.

Where can I watch You Can't Take It with You?

You Can't Take It with You is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is You Can't Take It with You?

You Can't Take It with You runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).

When did You Can't Take It with You come out?

You Can't Take It with You was released in 1938.

Who directed You Can't Take It with You?

You Can't Take It with You was directed by Frank Capra.

Who stars in You Can't Take It with You?

You Can't Take It with You stars Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Edward Arnold.

What is You Can't Take It with You's rating?

You Can't Take It with You holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.