The Time of Their Lives
1946, English. Directed by Charles Barton.
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Two ghosts, who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War, return to 20th century New England to retrieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.2/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Charles BartonDirector
- Bud AbbottCuthbert Greenway / Dr. Ralph Greenway
- Lou CostelloHoratio Prim
- Marjorie ReynoldsMelody Allen
- Binnie BarnesMildred Dean
- John SheltonSheldon Gage
- Gale SondergaardEmily
- Lynn BaggettJune Prescott
- Jess BarkerThomas Danbury
- Ann GillisNora O'Leary
- Donald MacBrideLt. Mason
- William HallSgt. Conners
- Robert BarratMaj. Putnam
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter DeLeon, Val Burton, Bradford Ropes
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The Time of Their Lives: quick answers
Is The Time of Their Lives worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Time of Their Lives?
The Time of Their Lives runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Time of Their Lives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Time of Their Lives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Time of Their Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Time of Their Lives is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Time of Their Lives on?
The Time of Their Lives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Time of Their Lives?
If you liked The Time of Their Lives, try Hold That Ghost, The Naughty Nineties, The Ghost Breakers.
Who directed The Time of Their Lives?
The Time of Their Lives (1946) was directed by Charles Barton and stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marjorie Reynolds.