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It's a Wonderful Life

“It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!”

★ 8.3(4,953)19462h 11m

It's a Wonderful Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Frank Capra
Release date: 1946-12-20
Runtime: 2h 11m
Language: English
Box office: $9,644,124
Budget: $3,180,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Liberty Films

It's a Wonderful Life — trailer

About It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 movie in the Drama, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 4,953 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It's a Wonderful Life in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Stewart

George Bailey

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Ernie

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Violet

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey

Themes & keywords

small townangelsuicide attemptholidaychristianitybankgreat depressionfamily business black and whitenervous breakdownold housenewlywedmagic realismtold in flashbackguardian angel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream It's a Wonderful Life on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is It's a Wonderful Life on Netflix?+

It's a Wonderful Life is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is It's a Wonderful Life?+

It's a Wonderful Life has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Who stars in It's a Wonderful Life?+

It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Travers.

When did It's a Wonderful Life come out?+

It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 movie directed by Frank Capra.

What genre is It's a Wonderful Life?+

It's a Wonderful Life is Drama, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?+

It's a Wonderful Life was directed by Frank Capra.