It's a Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
19462h 11m8.3(4,989 votes)
DramaFamilyFantasy
Synopsis
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is a drama, family, and fantasy film directed by Frank Capra. It stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore. The film runs for 2 hours 11 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 4,989 votes.
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Director
Cast
James Stewart
George Bailey
Donna Reed
Mary Hatch
Lionel Barrymore
Mr. Potter
Thomas Mitchell
Uncle Billy
Henry Travers
Clarence
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Bailey
Frank Faylen
Ernie
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Who stars in It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell, and was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes.
When did It's a Wonderful Life come out?
It's a Wonderful Life was released in 1946.
What genre is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life is a drama, family, and fantasy film.
Is It's a Wonderful Life worth watching?
It's a Wonderful Life holds an average audience score of 8.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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