It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Overview

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.

Rated PG
🎭Drama
👪Family
🏰Fantasy

Released

20th December 1946

78 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 10 minutes

Finishes at 4:26am

Budget

$3,180,000 ($45,511,524 today)

Revenue $9,644,124

Directed by

Frank Capra

Written by

Frank Capra, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich

Ratings and awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 7 wins & 6 nominations total

8.6/10
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It's a Wonderful Life

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