# It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

> A self-sacrificing small-town businessman receives an otherworldly lesson in the immeasurable value of his life and community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1040

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Frank Capra
- Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038650/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, witty, christmas eve, family holiday viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale that reminds us of the impact one life can have on many others.

## Movies like It's a Wonderful Life

- [Miracle on 34th Street (1947)](https://ember.film/movie/6785)
- [A Christmas Carol (1938)](https://ember.film/movie/15356)
- [You Can't Take It with You (1938)](https://ember.film/movie/21340)
- [Holiday Affair (1949)](https://ember.film/movie/14714)
- [Scrooge (1951)](https://ember.film/movie/7596)
- [The Family Man (2000)](https://ember.film/movie/3348)
- [Elf (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/5780)
- [The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)](https://ember.film/movie/20351)
- [White Christmas (1954)](https://ember.film/movie/7713)
- [Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)](https://ember.film/movie/24606)

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