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Nominated for 5 Oscars. 11 wins & 7 nominations total
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About It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 drama, family, and fantasy picture directed by Joseph F. Biroc and Joseph Walker, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore. Promoted under the line “It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!,” the film leans into its hook.
On release, It's a Wonderful Life met with wide acclaim. It holds 8.6/10 on IMDb from 552K user ratings. The critical tally sits at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes (Fresh) and a Metacritic score of 89. TMDB users rate it 8.3/10 across 5.1K votes.
At the box office, It's a Wonderful Life grossed $9.6M worldwide against a $3.2M budget — a clear commercial hit.
It's a Wonderful Life has a running time of 2h 11m and is rated PG.
Fans of drama and family and stories built around small town, angel, and suicide attempt will find It's a Wonderful Life worth a watch.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life online in India? (OTT)
In India, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is available on Amazon Video. OTT and rental availability changes often — see the “Where to watch” options on this page for the latest.
When was It's a Wonderful Life released?
It's a Wonderful Life was released on 20 December 1946.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life has a runtime of 2h 11m.
Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life was directed by Joseph F. Biroc, Joseph Walker, Frank Capra.
Who stars in It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell.
Is It's a Wonderful Life good — what’s the rating?
It's a Wonderful Life holds 8.6/10 on IMDb and 8.3/10 on TMDB.
