It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

1946 December 20, 1946
8.6/10
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9.0/10
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A holiday favourite for generations... 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.

Cast & Crew

Frank Capra
Director • 1897

Frank Capra

Frank Russell Capra was a Sicilian-born American film director and a creative force behind a number of films of the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946). His films often deal with rags-to-riches stories wich has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified".

Cast

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

1888

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

1921

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

1905

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

1923

H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

1875

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

1874

James Stewart

James Stewart

1908

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

1878

+2 more cast members

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Exceptional filmmaking

By cinemaster340 • Aug 04, 2025

10/10

A true work of art that transcends its genre. 'It's a Wonderful Life' is beautifully crafted with exceptional attention to detail. The emotional depth and storytelling are simply outstanding.

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Cinematic perfection!

By cinemageek95 • Aug 04, 2025

8/10

A true work of art that transcends its genre. 'It's a Wonderful Life' is beautifully crafted with exceptional attention to detail. The emotional depth and storytelling are simply outstanding.