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It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas supernatural drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. It is based on the short story and booklet "The Greatest Gift" self-published by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1943, which itself is loosely based on the 1843 Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol. [4]
A classic drama about a man who contemplates suicide on Christmas Eve and is shown what the world would be like without him by his guardian angel. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Frank Capra film.
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- Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Frank Capra
- 1947-01-07
May 28, 2024 · It’s a Wonderful Life, American dramatic film, released in 1946, that is widely considered one of the most inspirational and beloved movies in American cinema. The film, which was produced and directed by Frank Capra, has become synonymous with Christmas, when it is frequently televised.
- Lee Pfeiffer
George Bailey (James Stewart) has reached his breaking point of being down-and-out on his luck on Christmas Eve. He's had a positive impact on his community for years, and when all see the bad ...
- 144 min
- 219.5K
- crucial classics movie reactions
Jan 1, 1999 · A classic film by Frank Capra and James Stewart, celebrating the lives and dreams of ordinary Americans. Read Ebert's analysis of the movie's themes, scenes, and impact, and his criticism of the colorized version.
A classic Christmas movie about a man who contemplates suicide on Christmas Eve and is shown by an angel what the world would be like without him. The plot summary covers his life story, his struggles, his dreams, and his impact on others.
Read critics' reviews and ratings for the classic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed. Find out where to watch it online or in theaters.
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- Holiday, Comedy, Drama
- PG
