It's a Wonderful Life

December 20, 1946

2h 10m

Drama Family Fantasy

Directors

Frank Capra

Writers

Philip Van Doren Stern,Frances Goodrich

Top Stars

James Stewart,Donna Reed,Lionel Barrymore,Thomas Mitchell,Henry Travers

CountryUnited States

LanguageEnglish

Release dateDecember 20, 1946

BOFFOES RATING

8.6

3.7K votes

8.6

(532.3K)

83%

(4.6K)

Synopsis & Plot Summary

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.

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Frank Capra
Director
Philip Van Doren Stern
Original Story
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
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
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