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George Bailey is a small-town man whose life seems so desperate he contemplates suicide. He had always wanted to leave Bedford Falls to see the world, but circumstances and his own good heart have led him to stay. He sacrficed his education for his brother's, kept the family-run savings and loan afloat, protected the town from the avarice of the greedy banker Mr. Potter, and married his childhood sweetheart.... See Full Description
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Comedy and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 9 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 25, 1946 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A
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Apollo Guide, Dan Jardine
"...great American fable..." more...
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A- |
BBC, Almar Haflidason
"...achieves a fine balancing act between pathos and feel-good that is delivered by an outstanding cast." more...
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A |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"... one of those ageless movies...that improves with age." more...
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A |
ReelViews, James Berardinelli
"...isn't just a holiday favorite, but a great movie by almost any standards." more...
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A |
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