It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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Directed By Frank Capra Starring James Stewart • Donna Reed • Lionel Barrymore • Thomas Mitchell • Henry Travers Genres Americana • Comedy Drama • Drama • Fantasy • Heavenly Comedy • Holiday Film • Message Movie Studios &
Franchises National Film Registry • AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers • AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions • Academy Award Best Picture Nominated • They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? • 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die • Roger Ebert's Great Movies • Arthaus • AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies 10th Anniversary Edition Release Info December 20, 1946
B&W • 130 minutes NR Rated NR see more films from 1946 ►

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"2 of the most beloved movies ever. Sorry, but i felt IaWL was a bit cheesy." more ►

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Comments (9)

claytonsmovies on 3/28/2011 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Love this movie. The special effects are pretty bad and it may be a tad cheesy but it's a great feel good movie and Jimmy Stewart is fantastic as always. Also Mr. Potter has to be one of the most evil people to ever appear in non-slasher film!

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DaveintheCave on 9/8/2011 Reply · Like · (1 like)

What special effects???

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FloraJL on 3/30/2011 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I am captivated throughout and I cry at the end every. single. time.

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nclysander on 12/7/2011 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I understand It's a Wonderful Life has a huge cast, and thankfully this entry isn't missing the lead actors like some on Flickchart, but it'd be nice to credit Gloria Grahame.

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xaverenzler on 1/15/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

for me the best film ever made: pure cinema magic. and yes: crying at the end every single time.

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Magichr3 on 4/8/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Best written movie

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Arvin Clone on 5/29/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

It's a Wonderful Life is my all-time favorite movie! It's funny, sad and heartwarming. I watch it every Christmas even though it's not your typical Christmas movie. It's sad to watch George slowly fall into despair and really heartwarming for him to see what a wonderful life he's had.
Everybody should watch it at least once.

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Moviemaven on 11/26/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

The best film of all time! A timeless message of humanity and kindness- a present that can be unwrapped anytime.

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Caesar on Apr 17 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I defy anyone to not love this movie.

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