Movies Confirmed 8.3

It's a Wonderful Life

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

December 20, 1946 2h 11m Frank Capra

Drama Family Fantasy

8.3

5,098 votes

2h 11m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 29159 days ago — December 20, 1946

About

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

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

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Violet

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey

Trailer

Release Date

December 20, 1946

Status

Confirmed

Director

Frank Capra

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

Liberty Films

Budget

$3.2M

Revenue

$9.6M

Language

English

Details

Age Rating: PG
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra
Producers: Frank Capra
Composer: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc, Joseph Walker
Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English

Release Dates by Region

United States · Premiere: December 20, 1946
United States · Limited: December 20, 1946
United States · Theatrical: January 7, 1947
United States · Digital: September 13, 2013
United States · Physical: October 29, 2019

Where to Watch

United States: Stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rent on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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