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PG 1946 Drama, Family, Fantasy

It's a Wonderful Life

2h 11m 131 min

8.3/10

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The story

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.

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How long is It's a Wonderful Life?

It's a Wonderful Life is 2 hours and 11 minutes long (131 minutes). With around 20 minutes of ads and trailers, plan for about 2h 31m at the cinema.

Is there a post-credits scene in It's a Wonderful Life?

No mid-credits or post-credits scene has been reported for It's a Wonderful Life yet. The end credits run for roughly 11 minutes.

When is It's a Wonderful Life out in cinemas in United States?

It's a Wonderful Life came out in United States on Friday 20 December 1946.

On screen

James Stewart

James Stewart

George Bailey

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Ernie

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

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H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey

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