Movie

It's a Wonderful World

“THE HAPPENINGS OF ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT!”

★ 6.5(48)19391h 26m

It's a Wonderful World is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Release date: 1939-05-19
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

It's a Wonderful World — trailer

About It's a Wonderful World

It's a Wonderful World is a 1939 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Crime genres, directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Claudette Colbert, James Stewart and Guy Kibbee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 48 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It's a Wonderful World in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.

Cast

Claudette Colbert

Edwina Corday

James Stewart

Guy Johnson

Guy Kibbee

Fred 'Cap' Streeter

Nat Pendleton

Sergeant Fred Koretz

Frances Drake

Vivian Tarbel

Edgar Kennedy

Lieutenant Miller

Ernest Truex

Willie Heyward

Richard Carle

Major I. E. Willoughby

Cecilia Callejo

Dolores Gonzales

Sidney Blackmer

Al Mallon

Andy Clyde

'Gimpy' Wilson

Cliff Clark

Captain Haggerty

Themes & keywords

escapepolicekidnappingdetectiveromcommurdermadcap comedyscrewball comedyframed for a crimeescaped prisonerframed for murderimminent executioncrime comedycomedy mystery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It's a Wonderful World in United States?+

In United States, It's a Wonderful World is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is It's a Wonderful World on Netflix?+

It's a Wonderful World is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is It's a Wonderful World?+

It's a Wonderful World has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in It's a Wonderful World?+

It's a Wonderful World stars Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Guy Kibbee, Nat Pendleton and Frances Drake.

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

It's a Wonderful World is a 1939 movie directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

What genre is It's a Wonderful World?+

It's a Wonderful World is Comedy, Romance, Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed It's a Wonderful World?+

It's a Wonderful World was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.