1946 · movie · PG · 2h 11m
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
Is It's a Wonderful Life on Netflix?
No. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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 we got to 80.5
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 44 | none |
It's a Wonderful Life: common questions
Is It's a Wonderful Life on Netflix?
No. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is It's a Wonderful Life worth watching?
It scores 80.5/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life runs 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What is It's a Wonderful Life rated?
It's a Wonderful Life is rated PG in the US.
Who is in It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.