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It's a Wonderful Life Cast Guide and Where to Watch

A TMDB-backed guide to It's a Wonderful Life, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Here's the full cast of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

James Stewart as George Bailey; Donna Reed as Mary Hatch; Lionel Barrymore as Mr. Potter; Thomas Mitchell as Uncle Billy; Henry Travers as Clarence; Beulah Bondi as Mrs. Bailey; Frank Faylen as Ernie; Ward Bond as Bert

About It's a Wonderful Life

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.

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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of It's a Wonderful Life?

James Stewart as George Bailey; Donna Reed as Mary Hatch; Lionel Barrymore as Mr. Potter; Thomas Mitchell as Uncle Billy; Henry Travers as Clarence; Beulah Bondi as Mrs. Bailey; Frank Faylen as Ernie; Ward Bond as Bert

Is this It's a Wonderful Life guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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