The Best Years of Our Lives 1946

As World War II's brave men return home, three former comrades face the harsh realities of civilian life. Fred, a decorated hero, struggles to find purpose as a soda jerk. Al, a bank executive, risks reputation by championing veteran causes. Meanwhile, Homer, grappling with physical loss, must reconcile his new reality with his longing for love and normalcy.

As World War II's brave men return home, three former comrades face the harsh realities of civilian life. Fred, a decorated hero, struggles to find purpose as a soda jerk. Al, a bank executive, risks reputation by championing veteran causes. Meanwhile, Homer, grappling with physical loss, must reconcile his new reality with his longing for love and normalcy.

Does The Best Years of Our Lives have end credit scenes?

No!

The Best Years of Our Lives does not have end credit scenes.

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Metascore

8.4

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The 19th Academy Awards 1947

Fredric March
Win

Actor

Fredric March
Harold Russell
Win

Actor in a Supporting Role

Harold Russell
William Wyler
Win

Directing

William Wyler
Win

Film Editing

Win

Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)

Win

Best Motion Picture

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