Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read
These films are frequently associated with It's a Wonderful Life by TMDB audiences. Each title explores themes of family, faith, and personal reflection within the drama genre.
Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: movies that TMDB audiences often pair with It's a Wonderful Life. Data checked November 9, 2026.
1. The Shack (2017)
A man mourning a loss accepts a unique invitation to encounter God at a location known as The Shack.
| TMDB score | 7.5/10 (2312 votes) |
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| Runtime | 132 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Family |
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| Director | Stuart Hazeldine |
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| Starring | Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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2. FX's A Christmas Carol (2019)
In 1843 London, a resentful man is confronted by three spirits who reveal his past, present, and future.
| TMDB score | 7.2/10 (222 votes) |
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| Runtime | 173 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Fantasy |
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| Director | Nick Murphy |
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| Starring | Guy Pearce, Andy Serkis, Stephen Graham |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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3. How Sarah Got Her Wings (2015)
After an unexpected death, a woman learns she must address her past actions before entering the gates of Heaven.
| TMDB score | 5.9/10 (95 votes) |
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| Runtime | 88 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie |
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| Director | Edmund Entin, Gary Entin |
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| Starring | Melanie Liburd, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Derek Theler |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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4. A Christmas Carol (1997)
Spirits visit a miserly man on Christmas Eve to display his past errors and the consequences of his current behavior.
| TMDB score | 6.5/10 (87 votes) |
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| Runtime | 72 minutes |
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| Genres | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama |
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| Director | Stan Phillips |
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| Starring | Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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5. The Unbreakable Boy (2025)
Parents find inspiration through the spirit of their son, who lives with autism and brittle bone disease.
| TMDB score | 7.9/10 (174 votes) |
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| Runtime | 108 minutes |
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| Genres | Family, Drama |
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| Director | Jon Gunn |
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| Starring | Zachary Levi, Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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6. A Veteran's Christmas (2018)
A military veteran works to recover her sense of holiday spirit after returning home from overseas service.
| TMDB score | 6.5/10 (71 votes) |
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| Runtime | 90 minutes |
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| Genres | TV Movie, Family, Drama |
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| Director | Mark Jean |
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| Starring | Eloise Mumford, Sean Faris, Miriam McDonald |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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7. Miracles from Heaven (2016)
A mother seeks a medical cure for her daughter who is suffering from a rare and incurable condition.
| TMDB score | 7.5/10 (1305 votes) |
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| Runtime | 119 minutes |
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| Genres | Family, Drama |
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| Director | Patricia Riggen |
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| Starring | Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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8. The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
A teenager leaves home in 1964 to seek answers regarding her mother's past in South Carolina.
| TMDB score | 7.5/10 (603 votes) |
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| Runtime | 114 minutes |
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| Genres | Family, Adventure, Drama |
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| Director | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
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| Starring | Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How were these movies ranked?
They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: movies that TMDB audiences often pair with It's a Wonderful Life. Scores change as people vote.
Are there spoilers in this list?
No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.
Data checked on November 9, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.
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