An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman
by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
A sentimental fantasy tale is turned into a beloved masterpiece by
Capra's assured directorial expertise and a perfect cast; a Christmas
classic ever since.
On rewatching: I watch it every Christmas, and it's fully worth it.
Halliwell****: "Superbly assembled small-town comedy drama in a fantasy framework; arguably Capra's best and most typical work."
Maltin****: "Sentimental tale...Only Capra and this cast could pull it off so well; this film seems to improve with age."
