Movies Like It's a Wonderful Life

Loved It's a Wonderful Life? These 24 movies and shows share its DNA — surfaced by our semantic engine from theme, mood, cast and genre, then ranked by how closely they match. Every pick includes cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options.

A Christmas Carol 1938 ★ 7.0

The Apartment 1960 ★ 8.2

The Spirit of Christmas 2015 ★ 7.0

A Christmas Mystery 2022 ★ 6.3

A Christmas Wish 2011 ★ 5.9

Four Christmases 2008 ★ 5.8

Pocketful of Miracles 1961 ★ 7.3

Holiday 1938 ★ 7.3

Modern Times 1936 ★ 8.3

The Fall 2006 ★ 7.6

How the Toys Saved Christmas 1996 ★ 7.2

Millions 2005 ★ 6.4

Beloved 1998 ★ 5.8

Magnolia 1999 ★ 7.7

The Holiday 2006 ★ 7.1

Falling in Love 1984 ★ 6.7

Good Fortune 2025 ★ 6.9

It 2017 ★ 7.2

Powder Blue 2009 ★ 6.1

It's a Wonderful Knife 2023 ★ 5.0

A Long Way Down 2014 ★ 6.2

The Air I Breathe 2007 ★ 6.3

Holiday Engagement 2011 ★ 5.9

Best. Christmas. Ever! 2023 ★ 5.4