You Can't Take It with You
1938, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Jean ArthurAlice Sycamore
- Lionel BarrymoreMartin Vanderhof
- James StewartTony Kirby
- Edward ArnoldAnthony P. Kirby
- Mischa AuerKolenkhov
- Ann MillerEssie Carmichael
- Spring ByingtonPenny Sycamore
- Samuel S. HindsPaul Sycamore
- Donald MeekPoppins
- H.B. WarnerRamsey
- Halliwell HobbesDePinna
- Dub TaylorEd Carmichael
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Riskin
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $7.4M
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You Can't Take It with You: quick answers
Is You Can't Take It with You worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 473 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is You Can't Take It with You?
You Can't Take It with You runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does You Can't Take It with You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for You Can't Take It with You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
You Can't Take It with You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
You Can't Take It with You is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is You Can't Take It with You on?
You Can't Take It with You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Can't Take It with You?
If you liked You Can't Take It with You, try His Girl Friday, The Philadelphia Story, It Happened One Night.
Who directed You Can't Take It with You?
You Can't Take It with You (1938) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart.
What is You Can't Take It with You based on?
You Can't Take It with You is adapted from a play or musical.