It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
A selfless man's Christmas Eve crisis reveals how one life profoundly shapes an entire community.
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.
How intense is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. Rated PG.
What It's a Wonderful Life feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel goodupliftingmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
Where to stream It's a Wonderful Life
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Is It's a Wonderful Life for you?
Is It's a Wonderful Life scary?
No. It's a Wonderful Life is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is It's a Wonderful Life gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is It's a Wonderful Life sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is It's a Wonderful Life OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life is streaming on Prime Video, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does It's a Wonderful Life have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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