The Best Years of Our Lives
1946, English. Directed by William Wyler.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Best Years of Our Lives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- William WylerDirector
- Dana AndrewsFred Derry
- Fredric MarchAl Stephenson
- Harold RussellHomer Parrish
- Teresa WrightPeggy Stephenson
- Myrna LoyMilly Stephenson
- Cathy O'DonnellWilma Cameron
- Virginia MayoMarie Derry
- Hoagy CarmichaelButch Engle
- Gladys GeorgeHortense Derry
- Roman BohnenPat Derry
- Ray CollinsMr. Milton
- Minna GombellMrs. Parrish
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Budget
- $2.1M
- Box office
- $24M
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The Best Years of Our Lives: quick answers
Is The Best Years of Our Lives worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 780 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).
Does The Best Years of Our Lives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Best Years of Our Lives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Best Years of Our Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best Years of Our Lives is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Best Years of Our Lives on?
The Best Years of Our Lives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best Years of Our Lives?
If you liked The Best Years of Our Lives, try Firebird, Private Peaceful, The History of Love.
Who directed The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) was directed by William Wyler and stars Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell.