You Can't Take It with You (1938)
Kernel Score: 85% · 441 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1938-09-01
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch You Can't Take It with You
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
You Can't Take It with You parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that You Can't Take It with You is a wholesome 1938 romantic comedy about an eccentric but loving family, with no objectionable content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean Arthur as Alice Sycamore
- James Stewart as Tony Kirby
- Lionel Barrymore as Martin Vanderhof
- Edward Arnold as Anthony P. Kirby
- Mischa Auer as Boris Kolenkhov
- Ann Miller as Essie Carmichael
- Spring Byington as Penny Sycamore
- Samuel S. Hinds as Paul Sycamore
- Donald Meek as Mr. Poppins
- H.B. Warner as Mr. Ramsey
You Can't Take It with You FAQ
Is You Can't Take It with You good?
You Can't Take It with You has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 441 audience ratings.
Where can I watch You Can't Take It with You?
In the US you can stream You Can't Take It with You on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is You Can't Take It with You OK for kids?
You Can't Take It with You is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that You Can't Take It with You is a wholesome 1938 romantic comedy about an eccentric but loving family, with no objectionable content.
What movies are like You Can't Take It with You?
If you liked You Can't Take It with You, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, The Awful Truth, Trouble in Paradise and Piku.