The Best Years of Our Lives 1946
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SplatIt'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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Fred Derry
as Al Stephenson
as Homer Parrish
as Peggy Stephenson
as Milly Stephenson
as Wilma Cameron
as Marie Derry
as Butch Engle
as Hortense Derry
as Pat Derry
Director:
Writer:
MacKinlay Kantor, Robert E. Sherwood
Stars:
Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy, Cathy O'Donnell, Virginia Mayo, Hoagy Carmichael, Gladys George, Roman Bohnen,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,War
Release Date:
1946 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
171 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Best Years of Our Lives
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Fred Derry
as Al Stephenson
as Homer Parrish
as Peggy Stephenson
as Milly Stephenson
as Wilma Cameron
as Marie Derry
as Butch Engle
as Hortense Derry
as Pat Derry
as Mr. Milton
as Mrs. Parrish
as Mr. Parrish
as Cliff Scully
as Mrs. Cameron
as Mr. Cameron
as Luella Parrish
as Prew
as Mr. Mollett
as Thorpe
as Novak
as Bullard
as Rob Stephenson
as Woody Merrill
as Mrs. Talburt - Perfume Customer (uncredited)
as Salvage Foreman (uncredited)
as A Boy (uncredited)
as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
as Man at Airport / Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Department Store Customer (uncredited)
as Jackie (uncredited)
as Saleswoman (uncredited)
as Miss Barbour (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Minister at Wedding (uncredited)
as Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Customer (uncredited)
as ATC Sergeant (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Announcer (uncredited)
as Parking Lot Attendant (uncredited)
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
as Bank Customer with Hat (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Doorman (uncredited)
as Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Steese - Bank (uncredited)
as Corporal at ATC Counter (uncredited)
as Customer (uncredited)
as Lou Latham - Bank (uncredited)
as Camera Girl (uncredited)
as Nightclub/Hillbilly Singer (uncredited)
as Ladies' Room Attendant (uncredited)
as Card Player at Lucia's (uncredited)
as Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
as Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Diner Attendant at Lucia's (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Gus - Salvage Worker (uncredited)
as Ryan - Bank Guard (uncredited)
as Dexter - Brat in Drugstore (uncredited)
as Singer (uncredited)
as Technical Sergeant (uncredited)
as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Steve the Bartender (uncredited)
as Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Counter Girl (uncredited)
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
as Announcer (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Glamour Girl (uncredited)
as A Girl (uncredited)
as Girl at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Giuseppe - Lucia's Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
as Wealthy Man at Nightclub (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Waiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)
as One of Homer's 'Kids' (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as ATC Corporal (uncredited)
as Black Soldier at Airfield (uncredited)
as Clarence 'Sticky' Merkle (uncredited)
as Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)
as Girl at Table with Cliff (uncredited)
as Boy at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)
as Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Mrs. Garrett (uncredited)
as George H. Gibbons (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Angus - Butch's Waiter (uncredited)
as Counter Girl (uncredited)
as Perfume Saleswoman (uncredited)
as Waiter at Lucia's Restaurant (uncredited)
as Department Store Customer (uncredited)
as Department Store Customer (uncredited)
as Drug Store customer (uncredited)
as Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
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