The Best Years of Our Lives
"Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!"
Originally released in 1946. The Best Years of Our Lives is a drama/romance film. directed by William Wyler. With a runtime of 2h 51m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dana Andrews, Fredric March, and Harold Russell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
2h 51m
171 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (710 votes)
Budget
$2.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.7M
11.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as Fred Derry
Fredric March
as Al Stephenson
Harold Russell
as Homer Parrish
Teresa Wright
as Peggy Stephenson
Myrna Loy
as Milly Stephenson
Cathy O'Donnell
as Wilma Cameron
Virginia Mayo
as Marie Derry
Hoagy Carmichael
as Butch Engle
Gladys George
as Hortense Derry
Roman Bohnen
as Pat Derry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,100,000
- Revenue
- $23,650,000
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Best Years of Our Lives about?
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 beco...
Who directed The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives was directed by William Wyler.
How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
When was The Best Years of Our Lives released?
The Best Years of Our Lives was released on December 25, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Best Years of Our Lives?
The main cast of The Best Years of Our Lives includes Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy.
Is The Best Years of Our Lives worth watching?
The Best Years of Our Lives has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 710 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.