It's a Wonderful World
“THE HAPPENINGS OF ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT!”
Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World is a 1939 English-language comedy, romance and crime film directed by W.S. Van Dyke. The cast is led by Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Guy Kibbee. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.
It's a Wonderful World was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 19, 1939, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers
- Ben Hecht
- Release date
- May 19, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
It's a Wonderful World cast & crew
It's a Wonderful World was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and written by Ben Hecht.
The cast features Claudette Colbert as Edwina Corday, James Stewart as Guy Johnson, Guy Kibbee as Fred 'Cap' Streeter, Nat Pendleton as Sergeant Fred Koretz, Frances Drake as Vivian Tarbel, and Edgar Kennedy as Lieutenant Miller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward Ward, cinematography is by Oliver T. Marsh, and it was produced by Frank Davis.
Is It's a Wonderful World worth watching?
It's a Wonderful World holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, romance, and crime, It's a Wonderful World is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of It's a Wonderful World
Claudette Colbert
Edwina Corday
James Stewart
Guy Johnson
Guy Kibbee
Fred 'Cap' Streeter
Nat Pendleton
Sergeant Fred Koretz
Frances Drake
Vivian Tarbel
Edgar Kennedy
Lieutenant Miller
Ernest Truex
Willie Heyward
Richard Carle
Major I. E. Willoughby
Cecilia Callejo
Dolores Gonzales
Sidney Blackmer
Al Mallon
Andy Clyde
'Gimpy' Wilson
Cliff Clark
Captain Haggerty
It's a Wonderful World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch It's a Wonderful World in India?
It's a Wonderful World is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch It's a Wonderful World in the US?
It's a Wonderful World isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is It's a Wonderful World in?
It's a Wonderful World is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is It's a Wonderful World?
It's a Wonderful World runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is It's a Wonderful World rated?
It's a Wonderful World is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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