No man is poor that has friends. A great tale that plays at Christmas, but is really a classic that could be played at any time of year. Truly fantastic. Even those who cannot tolerate older films, particularly black and white ones, will feel the appeal of what I argue is Frank Capra's masterpiece. I highly recommend it to all viewers.

In my opinion, this Frank Capra film is one of the most humbling, endearing, and enduring movies of the twentieth century, regardless of the Christmas theme. The sweet, selfless sap, sacrificing his goals for the benefit of the town he dreamt of escaping his whole life, is returned the favor tenfold in love, and friendship, after a rare chance to witness what might've been if not for him. Jimmy Stewart is at his best. From despair to exuberance, and everything in between, his performance was remarkable. Donna Reed was girl-next-door gorgeous. Wholesome; sweet; gorgeous. Crotchety Lionel Barrymore; adorable Henry Travers, bumbling Thomas Mitchell, seductive Gloria Grahame, H. B. Warner, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, (anybody ever notice the cabbie and the cop were named Ernie and Bert?), etc., etc. Anyways, too much to say, not enough room to say it. I REALLY love this movie. It'll make you laugh, cry, and appreciate what (or more importantly, who) you've got in your wonderful life. A timeless treasure that I'll return to time and time again for the rest of my days. FIVE STARS.

I am 31 years old and have never watched this movie the whole way through until last night. I loved it! A must see movie!

One of the best films I have seen in this year. It was entertaining and interesting. Great performances a must see for all. “Truly a really great movie worth the long library wait or the price to rent from a Red Box”.

So it's Capra-corn. Isn't Christmas the time for corny romantic movies? The story of a small-town dreamer who never quite makes it out of town but nevertheless makes an impression on the lives he touches will doubtless resonate with many MPL patrons.

Yes, it's a wonderful movie. James Stewart plays superbly as a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community would be had he never been born. What an amazing film!

This is definitely one of my favorite Christmas movies of all time.

My absolute favourite Chirstmas movie of all time! I always make sure we watch it during the holidays. Makes you appreciate what you have. Always makes me (happy) sad at the end. The best!

This is easily one of my all time favorites. Everyone says this is a Christmas movie, but I tend to watch it all year round. If you haven't seen this movie I highly recommend picking it up, this movie will not disappoint.

If you can only see one movie at Christmas ; this is it! When you've lost a little faith in your fellow human beings , watching this can lift your spirits...any time of the year.