A selfless man's Christmas Eve crisis reveals how one life profoundly shapes an entire community.
Feel-good and uplifting. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Prime Video, Hoopla (free) and The Roku Channel (free).
No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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