It’s a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life - NBC

NBC

Movie

1946

PG

Holiday

Comedy drama

A guardian angel strengthens a man ruined by a miser.

Movie Trailer

8.6
94%

AWARDS

#3

50 Best Holiday Specials and Movies of All Time

Cast & Crew

James Stewart

James Stewart George Bailey

 Donna Reed

Donna Reed Mary Hatch Bailey

 Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore Mr. Henry F. Potter

 Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell William Bailey

 Henry Travers

Henry Travers Clarence Oddbody

 Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi Mrs. Bailey

 Ward Bond

Ward Bond Bert

 Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame Violet Bick

 Virginia Patton

Virginia Patton Ruth Dakin Bailey

 Frank Capra

Frank Capra Director

 ⨁Full Cast & Crew

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