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21 Up

7.419771h 40mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorMichael Apted
ProducersMichael Apted·Margaret Bottomley

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Apted

LJ
Lynn Johnson
Self
TWTony Walker
Tony Walker
Self
JBJacqueline Bassett
Jacqueline Bassett
Self
CFCharles Furneaux
Charles Furneaux
Self
BBBruce Balden
Bruce Balden
Self
ABAndrew Brackfield
Andrew Brackfield
Self
NHNeil Hughes
Neil Hughes
Self
NHNicholas Hitchon
Nicholas Hitchon
Self
SSSusan Sullivan
Susan Sullivan
Self
JBJohn Brisby
John Brisby
Self
PDPeter Davies
Peter Davies
Self
SDSuzanne Dewey
Suzanne Dewey
Self

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21 Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 21 Up?

21 Up isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is 21 Up on Netflix?

No, 21 Up is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is 21 Up on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 21 Up isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch 21 Up for free?

21 Up isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to 21 Up?

Yes — 21 Up is followed by 28 Up (1984) in the Up Collection.

Is there a prequel to 21 Up?

Yes — 7 Plus Seven (1970) comes before 21 Up in the Up Collection.

Is 21 Up part of a trilogy?

No — 21 Up is part of the Up Collection, which has 10 films.

How many movies are in the Up Collection?

There are 10 films in the Up Collection: Seven Up! (1964), 7 Plus Seven (1970), 21 Up (1977), 28 Up (1984), 35 Up (1991), 42 Up (1999), 49 Up (2006), 56 Up (2012), 63 Up (2019) and 70 Up (2026).