MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1946 โบ The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
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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.
Cast
Fredric Marchas Al Stephenson
Dana Andrewsas Fred Derry
Harold Russellas Homer Parrish
Teresa Wrightas Peggy Stephenson
Myrna Loyas Milly Stephenson
Cathy O'Donnellas Wilma Cameron
Virginia Mayoas Marie Derry
Hoagy Carmichaelas Butch Engle
Gladys Georgeas Hortense Derry
Roman Bohnenas Pat Derry
Ray Collinsas Mr. Milton
Minna Gombellas Mrs. Parrish
Walter Baldwinas Mr. Parrish
Steve Cochranas Cliff Scully
Facts
| Release date | November 22, 1946 |
| Runtime | 171 min (2h 51m) โ longer as the 1946 average of 115 min |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,100,000 |
| Box office | $23,650,000 (11.3ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0036868 |
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Questions
How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives runs 171 minutes (2h 51m), which is long for a romance โ plan for it.
Is The Best Years of Our Lives worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 769 votes, which places it #3 of 8 films released in 1946 in this index (top 75%) and #136 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives was directed by William Wyler. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ben-Hur (1959), Roman Holiday (1953), How to Steal a Million (1966).
Who stars in The Best Years of Our Lives?
Fredric March as Al Stephenson; Dana Andrews as Fred Derry; Harold Russell as Homer Parrish; Teresa Wright as Peggy Stephenson; Myrna Loy as Milly Stephenson; Cathy O'Donnell as Wilma Cameron.
What is The Best Years of Our Lives rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Best Years of Our Lives?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/63170.