The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) is a romance drama, directed by William Wyler. It stars Dana Andrews and Fredric March. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 171-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.
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What The Best Years of Our Lives Is About
William Wyler's 1946 film follows three servicemen returning to the same town after the war. All three struggle to fit back in. Work, marriage and the body all become problems at once. The film makes what comes after victory its real subject; the narrative keeps crossing the three lines. Harold Russell was a real serviceman who lost both hands in the war, and he won an Academy Award. The film took seven. It opened straight after the war. Who it's for: those who like classic Hollywood drama. Who it's not for: viewers looking for something short; it runs close to three hours.
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What is The Best Years of Our Lives about?
William Wyler's 1946 film follows three servicemen returning to the same town after the war. All three struggle to fit back in.
Where can I watch The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives runs for 171 minutes (2h 51m).
When did The Best Years of Our Lives come out?
The Best Years of Our Lives was released in 1946.
Who directed The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives stars Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright.
What is The Best Years of Our Lives's rating?
The Best Years of Our Lives holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.
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