The Best Years of Our Lives 1946

Drama

Romance

War

Box Office

$24M

Runtime

170 min

Language

English

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.

RKO Radio Pictures

Studio

William Wyler

Director

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Actors

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Myrna Loy

Dana Andrews

Roman Bohnen

Fredric March

Cathy O'Donnell

Gladys George

Harold Russell

Hoagy Carmichael

Teresa Wright

Virginia Mayo

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8.4

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