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It's a Wonderful Life

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

1946 - U - 130 MINS - DRAMA

Top cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed

In a nutshell

The movie tells the story of a man who, in a moment of despair, is shown by an angel what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Our review

A timeless classic that resonates across generations as a reminder of the importance of sacrifice, kindness and connection, an artistic picture of the true meaning of Christmas! Top of most critic and viewer lists, data science now confirms this is truly the top Christmas movie!

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