3rd act is great, everything else is just kinda good nothing more
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
Rating
3.5 (2)
Release Date
12/20/1946Runtime
130 minsOverview
A holiday favourite for generations... 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.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$3,180,000Revenue
$9,644,124Homepage
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How It Feels
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A deeply felt exploration of an ordinary life's quiet heroism, where a man on the edge of despair is shown the immeasurable impact he's had on those around him. It's simultaneously heartbreaking and profoundly life-affirming.
Mood
BittersweetHopefulJoyful
Themes
FamilyLoveRedemptionMortality
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
Black and whiteDocumentary-like
Structure
Framed flashback
Heads up
Suicide and self-harm
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