Over 21_
"Three delightful players in a comedy modern, fast-paced and hilarious..."
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.
Starring
Irene Dunne, Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Over 21 was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
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.
Over 21 is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (20)
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)
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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)
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George Bruggeman
Lieutenant (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
Hinkle (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Graduation Ceremony Spectator (uncredited)
James Flavin
Captain (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Over 21?
Over 21 has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Over 21?
The cast of Over 21 includes Irene Dunne, Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn, Jeff Donnell, Loren Tindall.
What is the rating of Over 21?
Over 21 has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy