It's a Wonderful Life 1946
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SplatGeorge 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as George Bailey
as Mary Hatch
as Mr. Potter
as Uncle Billy
as Clarence
as Mrs. Bailey
as Ernie
as Bert
as Violet
as Mr. Gower
Director:
Writer:
Philip Van Doren Stern, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra
Stars:
James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Gloria Grahame, H.B. Warner,
Genres:
Drama,Family,Fantasy
Release Date:
1946 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
131 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
It's a Wonderful Life
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as George Bailey
as Mary Hatch
as Mr. Potter
as Uncle Billy
as Clarence
as Mrs. Bailey
as Ernie
as Bert
as Violet
as Mr. Gower
as Sam Wainwright
as Harry Bailey
as Pa Bailey
as Cousin Tilly
as Ruth Dakin
as Cousin Eustace
as Mrs. Hatch
as Mr. Martini
as Annie
as Mrs. Martini
as Little George
as Little Sam
as Little Mary
as Little Violet
as Little Marty Hatch
as Little Harry Bailey
as Nick
as Potter's Bodyguard
as Joe (Luggage Shop)
as Real Estate Salesman
as Tom (Bldg. & Loan)
as Janie Bailey
as Zuzu Bailey
as Pete Bailey
as Tommy Bailey
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Ed (uncredited)
as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
as Mr. Welch (uncredited)
as Nervous Banker (uncredited)
as One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Young Girl (uncredited)
as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Sheriff (uncredited)
as Young Boy (uncredited)
as Jane Wainwright (uncredited)
as Singer at Martini's (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Young George's Friend (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Cop Arresting Violet (uncredited)
as Dr. Campbell (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
as Ms. Davis (uncredited)
as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
as Teacher at Poolside (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Woman at Graduation Dance (uncredited)
as Man on Porch (uncredited)
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
as Violet's Boyfriend (uncredited)
as Horace (uncredited)
as Relieved Banker in Potter's Office (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Photographer with Sheriff (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Elderly Man (voice) (uncredited)
as Carter (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
as Mr. Partridge (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
as Mr. Randall (uncredited)
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
as Marty Hatch (uncredited)
as Pianist in Nick's Place (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Man Whose Grandfather Planted Tree (uncredited)
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
as Elderly Man (uncredited)
as Student in Gym (uncredited)
as Man with Sheriff (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
as School Dancer (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
as Infant Janie Bailey (uncredited)
as Senior Angel (voice) (uncredited)
as Billposter (uncredited)
as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
as Photographer / Reporter (uncredited)
as Nick's Waitress (uncredited)
as Mickey (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Nick's Bouncer (uncredited)
as Potter's Secretary (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
as Nick's Bartender (uncredited)
as Freddie Othello (uncredited)
as Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
as Charlie (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
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