It's a Wonderful Life

Name: It's a Wonderful Life
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1946-12-20
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 8.3

1946 · Movie · PG · 131 min · ★ 8.3 · 92% critics

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On Christmas Eve, a devoted man in Bedford Falls faces the fallout after a large sum disappears, threatening his community and the local savings and loan he runs. His life of steady giving is tested as a powerful rival tries to take control, pushing him toward a crisis and a deeper look at his impact.

Based on The Greatest Gift

Also known as Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life · Its.A.Wonderful.Life · Its.A.Wonderful.Life.Colorized.Version

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Years: 1946
Release date: 1946-12-20
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 131 min
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 92/100
TMDB rating: 8.3/10 (4,911 votes)
Box office: $8,224,626
Budget: $3,180,000

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You’ll like this if you want a heartwarming, old-fashioned Christmas classic about community and kindness, with a deeply emotional feel; Not for you if you dislike slow beginnings or want to avoid heavier, supernatural-style storytelling like Miracle on 34th Street.

Pros: warm Christmas spirit; uplifting community theme; beloved performances | Cons: slow early pacing; disappointing pacing for some; not everyone likes twist