
The Best Years of Our Lives
Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Best Years of Our Lives
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
- Release Date: 1946-12-25
- Runtime: 171 minutes
- Rating: 7.8/10 (668 votes)
- Budget: $2,100,000
- Revenue: $23,650,000
- Production Companies: The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.9892
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Dana Andrews
as Fred Derry

Fredric March
as Al Stephenson

Harold Russell
as Homer Parrish

Teresa Wright
as Peggy Stephenson

Myrna Loy
as Milly Stephenson

Cathy O'Donnell
as Wilma Cameron

Virginia Mayo
as Marie Derry

Hoagy Carmichael
as Butch Engle

Gladys George
as Hortense Derry

Roman Bohnen
as Pat Derry
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Trailers & Clips
Warner Archive Trailer
Homer's Homecoming
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
The Best Years of Our Lives is a Drama, Romance, War movie directed by . It was released on 1946-12-25.
Who are the main actors in The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
The main cast includes Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy, .
Where can I watch The Best Years of Our Lives online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Best Years of Our Lives is available.
Is The Best Years of Our Lives based on a true story?▼
Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!
What is the IMDb rating of The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
The Best Years of Our Lives has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 668 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,100,000 and earned $23,650,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Samuel Goldwyn Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Best Years of Our Lives filmed?▼
The Best Years of Our Lives was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
The total runtime of The Best Years of Our Lives is 171 minutes.
Is The Best Years of Our Lives suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Best Years of Our Lives?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Best Years of Our Lives.
Does The Best Years of Our Lives have a post-credit scene?▼
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