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It's Good to Be Alive

7.319741h 40mMovieDramaTV Movie

This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.

DirectorMichael Landon
ProducerGerald I. Isenberg

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Cast · Directed by Michael Landon

PWPaul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Roy Campanella
LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Sam Brockington
RDRuby Dee
Ruby Dee
Ruth Campanella
RBRamon Bieri
Ramon Bieri
Walter O'Malley
KLKetty Lester
Ketty Lester
Roy Campanella's Mother
JBJulian Burton
Julian Burton
Dr. Rusk
LGLloyd Gough
Lloyd Gough
Surgeon
EWEric Scott Woods
Eric Scott Woods
Roy Campanella as a Boy
JSJoe De Santis
Joe De Santis
Roy Campanella's Father
LLLen Lesser
Len Lesser
Man at Accident
TH
Ty Henderson
David Campanella
MBMatthew Beard
Matthew Beard
Stymie

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It's Good to Be Alive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It's Good to Be Alive?

It's Good to Be Alive is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix and Tubi TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is It's Good to Be Alive on Netflix?

No, It's Good to Be Alive is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix.

Is It's Good to Be Alive on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — It's Good to Be Alive is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch It's Good to Be Alive for free?

It's Good to Be Alive is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United Kingdom.