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The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

1946 · Drama · movie7.19 ratings

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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cast

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Fred Derry

Fredric March

Fredric March

Al Stephenson

Harold Russell

Harold Russell

Homer Parrish

Teresa Wright

Teresa Wright

Peggy Stephenson

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Milly Stephenson

Cathy O'Donnell

Cathy O'Donnell

Wilma Cameron

Virginia Mayo

Virginia Mayo

Marie Derry

Hoagy Carmichael

Hoagy Carmichael

Butch Engle

Gladys George

Gladys George

Hortense Derry

Roman Bohnen

Roman Bohnen

Pat Derry

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Mr. Milton

Minna Gombell

Minna Gombell

Mrs. Parrish

director

William Wyler

where to watch

Amazon Prime Video
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trailers

Warner Archive Trailer

Warner Archive Trailer

What Makes “The Best Years of Our Lives” a Legendary Film? (Clip) | TCM Academy Conversations

What Makes “The Best Years of Our Lives” a Legendary Film? (Clip) | TCM Academy Conversations

Homer's Homecoming

Homer's Homecoming

information

genres

Drama, Romance, War

budget

$2.1M

revenue

$23.6M