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The Best Years of Our Lives

NR19462h 51mWilliam Wyler
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 93

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"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.

DramaRomanceWar
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)War VeteranWorld War IiBodily Disabled PersonRehabilitationBlack And WhiteVeteranDramaticRomanticReturn From War

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) about?

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.

Who stars in The Best Years of Our Lives?

The Best Years of Our Lives stars Dana Andrews (Fred Derry), Fredric March (Al Stephenson), Harold Russell (Homer Parrish), Teresa Wright (Peggy Stephenson), Myrna Loy (Milly Stephenson). The film was directed by William Wyler.

How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?

The Best Years of Our Lives has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1946. It is rated NR.

Is The Best Years of Our Lives worth watching?

The Best Years of Our Lives holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, Romance, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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