21 Days (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, 21 Days is a drama and romance film directed by Basil Dean, running about 72 minutes. “Excitingly Together!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Larry Darrent accidentally kills his lover's blackmailing husband, someone else is arrested for the crime. When he is found guilty, Larry and Wanda have just three weeks together before he must give himself up or let an innocent man go to the gallows.
Who’s in it. 21 Days stars Vivien Leigh as Wanda, Leslie Banks as Keith Durrant, Laurence Olivier as Larry Durrant and Francis L. Sullivan as Mander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, 21 Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 21 Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of 21 Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 21 Days (1940)?
- In US, 21 Days is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 21 Days worth watching?
- 21 Days holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 21 Days?
- 21 Days stars Vivien Leigh, Leslie Banks, Laurence Olivier, Francis L. Sullivan and David Horne.