21 Up
1977, English. Directed by Michael Apted.
After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 May 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
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21 Up: quick answers
What should I watch before 21 Up?
Watch 7 Plus Seven (1970) first.
What comes after 21 Up?
Next in the series: Seven Up! (1985), 28 Up (1985), and 35 Up (1991).
Is 21 Up worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 21 Up?
21 Up runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does 21 Up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 21 Up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
21 Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for 21 Up yet.
Which OTT platform is 21 Up on?
21 Up isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 May 1977. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like 21 Up?
If you liked 21 Up, try 35 Up, 56 Up, 7 Plus Seven.
Who directed 21 Up?
21 Up (1977) was directed by Michael Apted and stars Lynn Johnson, Tony Walker, Jacqueline Bassett.