Rent The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

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2h 43min
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Synopsis:
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 (Dana Andrews) is returning to a loveless marriage; Sergeant Al Stephenson (Fredric March) is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him; and young sailor Homer Parrish (Harold Russell) 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?
Actors:
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Directors:
Writers:
Robert E. Sherwood, MacKinlay Kantor
Others:
Daniel Mandell, Hugo Friedhofer, Gordon Sawyer, Henry V
Studio:
MGM
Genres:
Classics, Drama
Collections:
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Awards:

1948 BAFTA Best Film

1947 Oscar Best Supporting Actor

1947 Oscar Best Director

1947 Oscar Best Editing

1947 Oscar Best Actor

1947 Oscar Best Screen Play

1947 Oscar Best Dramatic or Comedy Score

1947 Oscar Best Picture

BBFC:
Release Date:
07/05/2004
Run Time:
163 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, French Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, German Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, Italian Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, Spanish Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Subtitles:
Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
Bonus:
  • Interactive menus
  • Scene access

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Reviews (2) of The Best Years of Our Lives

Great film - The Best Years of Our Lives review by PL

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08/11/2020

This is a ‘proper’ film. Really enjoyed end to end. Fascinating also to see US post war. It’s in black and white but that adds to the authenticity. Perhaps you have to be of a certain age to enjoy these classics. No swear words just a good story.

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

The Best Years of our Lives - The Best Years of Our Lives review by BM

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23/12/2014

Wonderful film, second time I've seen it recently and enjoyed it so. I can remember it way back presumably when it was released and don't remember it having an impact but I was only in my early teens so wouldnt have lived a life! It delt with Important issues and had some very humorous moments and all the characters well acted and had been well cast.

I'd love to buy a copy but HMV don't seem to know about it and I don't do Amazon.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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