It's a Wonderful Life

PGUnited States rating19462h 11mDrama, Family, Fantasy
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A man who has spent his life helping his neighbors faces a difficult night when his business is in trouble. An angel helps him see how much his actions have truly mattered to the people around him. It is a thoughtful story about the value of community and the impact of one person's kindness.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Calm
The film features long takes and slow dialogue with a very calm and steady atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe main character contemplates suicide on a bridge.
  • Approx.SomeA scene showing a version of the town where the main character never existed.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did George's actions help the people in his town even when he didn't realize it?
  2. 2Why do you think the angel showed George what his life would look like if he hadn't been there?
  3. 3What does it mean to be the 'richest' person in a town?

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