It's a Wonderful Life
A warm, folksy holiday fable that slowly tightens into despair before flooding you with gratitude and tears.
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A Christmas Carol
A visually striking, often eerie journey through regret and hope, balancing festive warmth with haunting moments.
About 2009 film by Robert Zemeckis
Genres drama, fantasy, animated, comedy drama, Christmas, ghost
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis
Music Alan Silvestri
Runtime 96 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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