It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life is an American Christmas drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, that was based on the short story "The Greatest Gift", written by Philip Van Doren Stern. Released in 1946, the film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how differen... More
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Initial release date:

  • Dec 20, 1946

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Runtime:

  • 2 h 10 min

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Also known as:

  • It's a Wonderful Life,
  • The Greatest Gift,
  • Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life

Film

Directed by

Frank Capra

Frank Russell Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was a Sicilian-born American film director. He emigrated to the U.S. when he was six, and eventually became a creative force behind major award-winning films during the 1930s and 1940s. His rags-to-riches story, having worked his way through...

Tagline:

  • They're making memories tonight!

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1946
  • Sep 19, 1995
  • Jan 7, 1947
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Runtime:

  • 2 h 10 min
  • 2 h 12 min
  • 1 h 58 min
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Currency Amount
  • 3,180,000

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Awards

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Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1946
  • 1946
  • 1946
  • 1947
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List Rank Year Note
  • 11
  • 1998
  • 20
  • 2007
  • 8
  • 2002
  • 1
  • 2006
  • 3
  • 2008
  • 6
  • 7.0
  • 1990
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers of 2006

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Year Award Award Winner
  • 1947

Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film Winners

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  • 11
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