21 Up (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1977, 21 Up is a documentary film directed by Michael Apted, running about 100 minutes. “Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 21 Up stars Lynn Johnson as Herself, Tony Walker as Himself, Jacqueline Bassett as Herself and Charles Furneaux as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, 21 Up has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 21 Up page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 21 Up (1977)?
- In GB, 21 Up is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 21 Up worth watching?
- 21 Up holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 21 Up?
- 21 Up stars Lynn Johnson, Tony Walker, Jacqueline Bassett, Charles Furneaux and Bruce Balden.
- When was 21 Up released?
- 21 Up was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.