Over 21
“Three delightful players in a comedy modern, fast-paced and hilarious...”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Irene Dunne
Paula 'Polly' Wharton
Alexander Knox
Max W. Wharton
Charles Coburn
Robert Drexel Gow
Jeff Donnell
Jan Lupton
Loren Tindall
Lt. Roy Lupton
Lee Patrick
Mrs. Foley
Phil Brown
Frank MacDougal
Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. Gates
Charles Evans
Colonel Foley
Abigail Adams
Officer Candidate's Wife (uncredited)
Francine Ames
Officer Candidate's Wife (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Man in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Girl (uncredited)
David Bond
Secretary (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Elsie - Paula's Secretary (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Lieutenant (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
Hinkle (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Graduation Ceremony Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman
- Original Title
- Over 21
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Sidney Buchman, Marlin Skiles, Ruth Gordon
Rudolph Maté
Otto Meyer
Sidney Buchman
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Charles Vidor
Director
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Sidney Buchman
Producer
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
Otto Meyer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over 21
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Over 21 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 directed Over 21?
Over 21 was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Over 21?
The principal cast of Over 21 includes Irene Dunne, Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn, Jeff Donnell, Loren Tindall.
When was Over 21 released and how long is it?
Over 21 was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Over 21?
Over 21 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).