Rent The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
4.1 of 5 from 138 ratings
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:
- Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Cathy O'Donnell, Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Russell, Gladys George, Roman Bohnen, Ray Collins, Minna Gombell, Walter Baldwin, Steve Cochran, Dorothy Adams, Don Beddoe, Marlene Aames, Charles Halton, Ray Teal, Howland Chamberlain
- Directors:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Robert E. Sherwood, MacKinlay Kantor
- Others:
- Daniel Mandell, Hugo Friedhofer, Gordon Sawyer, Henry V
- Studio:
- MGM
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama
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- Awards:
1947 Oscar Best Supporting Actor
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Reviews (2) of The Best Years of Our Lives
Great film - The Best Years of Our Lives review by PL
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.
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The Best Years of our Lives - The Best Years of Our Lives review by BM
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.
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