It's a Wonderful Life

1946 NR 2h 12m Blu-ray / DVD

It's a Wonderful Life

1946 NR 2h 12m Blu-ray / DVD
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It's a wonderful film. Frank Capra's inverted take on A Christmas Carol stars Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a good man who's spent a lifetime giving up on his dreams in order to keep life in his small town humming. When a guardian angel named Clarence finds a despondent George poised to jump off a bridge, he shows George what life would've been like had he never been born.
Cast
James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Gloria Grahame, H.B. Warner, Mary Treen, Argentina Brunetti, Sheldon Leonard, Charles Lane
Director
Frank Capra
Format
Blu-ray• DVD
Screen
Full Screen 1.33:1
Subtitles
English
CC
Yes
Audio
French: Dolby Digital Mono, English: Dolby Digital Mono
Screen
Full Screen 1.33:1
Subtitles
English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono
Rating
NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA. NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
age 9+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 9+

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age 9+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Frank Capra's bittersweet, heartwarming movie is a Christmas classic. Tweens and teens will love it as an engaging story that takes on the human condition in all its complexity. While there's some dated behavior -- particularly in the way an African-American maid is treated -- there's also a beautiful message about how much each person means to the world. Expect some gunshots, a short fist-fight, and other scenes involving temper issues -- as well as the despair that drives George to consider ending his own life -- but overall this is a family-friendly pick for the holidays (or anytime!).

Sexual Content

A naked woman in a shrubbery. Nothing is seen and it's very funny.

Violence

Gunshots. A short fist fight. For a brief moment, George knocks over the furniture and loses his temper. It's a tough scene when George is slapped by Mr. Bower. George considers ending his life.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Important message about the value of an individual life and how one person's actions affect all those around him. Family and friendship are important. Small-town residents are loyal to each other. Some dated behavior, particularly in the way an Arrican-American maid is treated.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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