Over 21 (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1945, Over 21 is a comedy film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 102 minutes. “Three delightful players in a comedy modern, fast-paced and hilarious...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman screenwriter lives in a shabby bungalow in order to be near her husband, a 39-year-old newspaper editor who has just joined the army.
Who’s in it. Over 21 stars Irene Dunne as Paula 'Polly' Wharton, Alexander Knox as Max W. Wharton, Charles Coburn as Robert Drexel Gow and Jeff Donnell as Jan Lupton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Over 21 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over 21 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over 21 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over 21 (1945)?
- In US, Over 21 is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Over 21 worth watching?
- Over 21 holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over 21?
- Over 21 stars Irene Dunne, Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn, Jeff Donnell and Loren Tindall.
- When was Over 21 released?
- Over 21 was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.