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Directed by Frank Capra
It's a Wonderful Life
An acclaimed, moving drama.
Drama
Family
Fantasy
1946
2h 11m
4.4(766k)via LetterboxdJames Stewart + 4 more
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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Oh right this is the most iconic Christmas movie because it actually IS the best Christmas movie
This film is a testament to the hypnotic powers all great classics possess. Every time I watch this I want to call my mum to tell her I love her, call my mate I haven't seen for far too long to grab a beer and it makes me want to go outside to hand out smiles to everyone I meet.It turns me into the biggest optimistic sap you'll ever see and I love it for that!
Common questions
What is It's a Wonderful Life about?+
A frustrated small-town banker, on the brink of suicide on Christmas Eve, is granted a miraculous wish to see what the world would look like had he never been born.
Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?+
Frank Capra directed this 1946 drama, which is widely considered one of the most beloved films in American cinema history.
Is It's a Wonderful Life a Christmas film?+
Yes, it is a definitive holiday film set primarily on Christmas Eve.
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