It's a Wonderful Life
Frank Capra
It's a Wonderful Life is a drama and family movie released in 1946, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. It runs 2h 11min and is rated PG in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte and Oldflix.
Official synopsis
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
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.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 02/14/1947
- Streaming · Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte available
Where to watch It's a Wonderful Life
NetMovies
Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for It's a Wonderful Life
Official Trailer · YouTube
Cast of It's a Wonderful Life
30 actors
James Stewart
as George Bailey
Donna Reed
as Mary Hatch
Lionel Barrymore
as Mr. Potter
Thomas Mitchell
as Uncle Billy
Henry Travers
as Clarence
Beulah Bondi
as Mrs. Bailey
Frank Faylen
as Ernie
Ward Bond
as Bert
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Gloria Grahame
as Violet
H.B. Warner
as Mr. Gower
Frank Albertson
as Sam Wainwright
Todd Karns
as Harry Bailey
Samuel S. Hinds
as Pa Bailey
Mary Treen
as Cousin Tilly
Virginia Patton
as Ruth Dakin
Charles Williams
as Cousin Eustace
Sarah Edwards
as Mrs. Hatch
William Edmunds
as Mr. Martini
Lillian Randolph
as Annie
Argentina Brunetti
as Mrs. Martini
Robert J. Anderson
as Little George
Ronnie Ralph
as Little Sam
Jeanne Gail
as Little Mary
Jeanine Ann Roose
as Little Violet
Danny Mummert
as Little Marty Hatch
Georgie Nokes
as Little Harry Bailey
Sheldon Leonard
as Nick
Frank Hagney
as Potter's Bodyguard
Ray Walker
as Joe (Luggage Shop)
Charles Lane
as Real Estate Salesman
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Cinematography
- Joseph Walker, Joseph F. Biroc
- Editing
- William Hornbeck
- Music
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay
- Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra
Where you've seen the cast of It's a Wonderful Life
- James Stewart as George Bailey is also in Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
- Lionel Barrymore as Mr. Potter is also in Test Pilot (1938)
- Thomas Mitchell as Uncle Billy is also in High Noon (1952) and Stagecoach (1939)
Frequently asked questions about It's a Wonderful Life
Where to watch It's a Wonderful Life?
In Brazil, It's a Wonderful Life is available on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel and NetMovies.
Is It's a Wonderful Life on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte and Oldflix.
Can you watch It's a Wonderful Life for free?
Yes. It's a Wonderful Life is available free, with ads, on NetMovies.
Is It's a Wonderful Life on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, It's a Wonderful Life was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte and Oldflix.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life runs 2h 11min (131 minutes).
What is the age rating of It's a Wonderful Life?
In Brazil, it is rated PG.
What year did It's a Wonderful Life come out?
It's a Wonderful Life came out in 1946. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 02/14/1947.
How much did It's a Wonderful Life gross?
It's a Wonderful Life grossed US$ 9.6 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 3.2 million.
It's a Wonderful Life details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Liberty Films
- Budget
- US$ 3.2 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 9.6 million
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