It's a Wonderful Life
"It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!"
Originally released in 1946. It's a Wonderful Life is a drama/family film. directed by Frank Capra. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis
A holiday favourite for generations... 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (4,733 votes)
Budget
$3.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.6M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,180,000
- Revenue
- $9,644,124
Production Companies
- Liberty Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It's a Wonderful Life about?
A holiday favourite for generations... 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 ...
Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was It's a Wonderful Life released?
It's a Wonderful Life was released on December 20, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It's a Wonderful Life?
The main cast of It's a Wonderful Life includes James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers.
Is It's a Wonderful Life worth watching?
It's a Wonderful Life has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 4,733 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.