It's a Wonderful World
1939, English. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- Claudette ColbertEdwina Corday
- James StewartGuy Johnson
- Guy KibbeeFred 'Cap' Streeter
- Nat PendletonSergeant Fred Koretz
- Frances DrakeVivian Tarbel
- Edgar KennedyLieutenant Miller
- Ernest TruexWillie Heyward
- Richard CarleMajor I. E. Willoughby
- Cecilia CallejoDolores Gonzales
- Sidney BlackmerAl Mallon
- Andy Clyde'Gimpy' Wilson
- Cliff ClarkCaptain Haggerty
Details
- Released
- 19 May 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hecht
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It's a Wonderful World: quick answers
Is It's a Wonderful World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It's a Wonderful World?
It's a Wonderful World runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does It's a Wonderful World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It's a Wonderful World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It's a Wonderful World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It's a Wonderful World is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It's a Wonderful World on?
It's a Wonderful World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Wonderful World?
If you liked It's a Wonderful World, try The Mad Miss Manton, My Favorite Brunette, Another Thin Man.
Who directed It's a Wonderful World?
It's a Wonderful World (1939) was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and stars Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Guy Kibbee.