It's a Wonderful Life

1946 · 131 min · ★ 8.3 / 10 · 5082 votes

Drama · Family · Fantasy

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.

Cast

James Stewart · Donna Reed · Lionel Barrymore · Thomas Mitchell · Henry Travers · Beulah Bondi · Frank Faylen · Ward Bond · Gloria Grahame · H.B. Warner

Director

Frank Capra