The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

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. Captain Fred Derry is returning to a loveless marriage; Sergeant Al Stephenson is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him; and young sailor Homer Parrish is tormented by the loss of his hands. Can these three men find the courage to rebuild their world? Or are the best years of their lives a thing of the past?

Genres

Drama

History

Romance

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The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) 7.8 PG

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. Captain Fred Derry is returning to a loveless marriage; Sergeant Al Stephenson is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him; and young sailor Homer Parrish is tormented by the loss of his hands. Can these three men find the courage to rebuild their world? Or are the best years of their lives a thing of the past?

Genres

Drama

History

Romance

Top Billed Cast

Fredric March
Myrna Loy
Dana Andrews
Harold Russell
Teresa Wright

Director

William Wyler

Screenplay

Robert E. Sherwood

Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!

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The Best Years of Our Lives

Alternative Title	The Best Years of Our Lives
Release Date	December 25, 1946
Original Language	English
Runtime	172
Certification	PG
Popularity Index (TMDB)	8.57
Rating (TMDB)	7.80