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A Wonderful Life (1950): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1950 · Film

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Released in 1950, A Wonderful Life is a drama film directed by William Beaudine, running about 43 minutes.

What it’s about. Sponsored by The Protestant Film Commission, this religiously-affiliated tale centers around citizen Henry Wood (played by Oscar winner James Dunn from "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"), who loved family and church, gave to the needy, and donated most of his money to charity. Now deceased, his somewhat neglected daughter reflects on his past and ponders that age-old question, did he indeed have such "a wonderful life"?

Who’s in it. A Wonderful Life stars James Dunn as Henry Wood, Allene Roberts as Mary Wood, Isabel Withers as Jennie Wood and Arthur Shields as Pastor, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Wonderful Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Wonderful Life tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch A Wonderful Life (1950)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Wonderful Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in A Wonderful Life?
A Wonderful Life stars James Dunn, Allene Roberts, Isabel Withers, Arthur Shields and Robert Board.
When was A Wonderful Life released?
A Wonderful Life was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.