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You Can't Take It with You

1938·Movie
2h 6min·NR
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes94%88%
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes94%88%

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

History and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
Classic Screwball ComedyQuirky FamilyHeartwarmingRomantic ComedyGolden Age HollywoodOptimisticFeel-GoodCharming

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Capra, Arthur S. Black Jr.
Written by:
Moss Hart, Robert Riskin, George S. Kaufman
Produced by:
Frank Capra
Composed by:
Edward Bernds, Dimitri Tiomkin, Morris Stoloff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about You Can't Take It with You

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Where can I stream You Can't Take It with You legally?

The RokuYouTube TV

You Can't Take It with You is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is You Can't Take It with You worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

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

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

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

2 h 6 min

You Can't Take It with You runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on You Can't Take It with You?

Critics94
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate You Can't Take It with You higher (94) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was You Can't Take It with You a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$7 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is You Can't Take It with You in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch You Can't Take It with You?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for You Can't Take It with You in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does You Can't Take It with You use?

Lady DrunkBe YourselfStrawman PoliticalJerk with a Heart of GoldRule of ThreeOnly Sane ManMost Writers Are WritersNice GuyLarge HamBlack-and-White MoralityWe Used to Be FriendsDrop-In Characterand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for You Can't Take It with You, including Lady Drunk, Be Yourself, Strawman Political.