Where to watch It's a Wonderful Life(1946)
In the United States, It's a Wonderful Life is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Where to stream It's a Wonderful Life
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
Free
The Roku Channel
Hoopla
Fawesome
Rent
JustWatch TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
It's a Wonderful Life plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- December 20, 1946
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Directed by
- Frank Capra
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 8.3 / 10 · 5,094 votes
It's a Wonderful Life trailer
Cast
James StewartGeorge Bailey
Donna ReedMary Hatch
Lionel BarrymoreMr. Potter
Thomas MitchellUncle Billy
Henry TraversClarence
Beulah BondiMrs. Bailey
Frank FaylenErnie
Ward BondBert
Gloria GrahameViolet
H.B. WarnerMr. Gower
FAQ
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life?
In the United States, It's a Wonderful Life is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Can I rent or buy It's a Wonderful Life?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life runs 2h 11m (131 minutes).
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