Where to watch It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life isn't included with any subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Story
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.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
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— India
Amazon Video✅ The US
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Hoopla
Fawesome
The Roku Channel
JustWatch TVAmazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home— The UK
JustWatch TVApple TV Store
Rakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play Movies
Sky StoreYouTubeApple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTube— Pakistan
Not available online in Pakistan right now.
✅ Germany
Amazon Arthaus Channel
Arthaus+ Apple TV channel
YouTube FreeApple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeRakuten TVApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeRakuten TVCast
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
Frank AlbertsonSam Wainwright
Todd KarnsHarry Bailey
Director: Frank Capra
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life in India?
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life isn't included with any subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, Fawesome and The Roku Channel. You can also rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life isn't included with any subscription in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is It's a Wonderful Life on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, It's a Wonderful Life is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of It's a Wonderful Life?
It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Travers, and is directed by Frank Capra.
How long is It's a Wonderful Life and is it any good?
It's a Wonderful Life runs 2h 11m and has an average user rating of 8.3/10 from 5,102 votes.