It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!

8.3 /10 4,816 votes
December 20, 1946 2h 11m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Frank Capra
Writers Philip Van Doren Stern, Frances Goodrich
Studio Liberty Films
Rating 8.3/10
Language EN
Budget $3,180,000

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Cast & Crew

James Stewart

James Stewart

George Bailey

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Ernie

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Violet

H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a Wonderful Life was released on December 20, 1946.

The runtime of It's a Wonderful Life is 2h 11m.

It's a Wonderful Life is a Drama, Family, Fantasy movie.

It's a Wonderful Life has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

It's a Wonderful Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

It's a Wonderful Life was directed by Frank Capra.

The main cast of It's a Wonderful Life includes James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore.

It's a Wonderful Life is originally in English.