The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

19462hr 51min
critics rating 98%98%
audience rating 93%93%

Step back in time to a post-WWII America where the echoes of war still linger in the hearts and minds of three veterans returning home. "The Best Years of Our Lives" is a poignant and powerful tale that delves into the struggles and challenges faced by these men as they navigate the difficult transition back to civilian life.

As their paths intertwine, viewers are taken on an emotional journey filled with heartache, hope, and resilience. Each character brings a unique perspective to the screen, shedding light on the harsh realities of war and the complexities of readjusting to a world that has moved on without them. This timeless classic captures the essence of the human spirit and reminds us of the enduring bonds that hold us together in the face of adversity.

With stellar performances and a compelling narrative, "The Best Years of Our Lives" is a cinematic masterpiece that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you pondering the true cost of war. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and reminded of the enduring power of friendship and courage in the face of unimaginable challenges.

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Cast

William Wyler

Drug Store customer (uncredited)

William Wyler

Hoagy Carmichael

Butch Engle

Hoagy Carmichael

Fredric March

Al Stephenson

Fredric March

Teresa Wright

Peggy Stephenson

Teresa Wright

Dick Gordon

Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Cathy O'Donnell

Wilma Cameron

Cathy O'Donnell

Virginia Mayo

Marie Derry

Virginia Mayo

Ray Collins

Mr. Milton

Ray Collins

Myrna Loy

Milly Stephenson

Myrna Loy

Dana Andrews

Fred Derry

Dana Andrews

Lawrence Dobkin

Bank Customer with Hat (uncredited)

Lawrence Dobkin

Ray Teal

Mr. Mollett

Ray Teal

Bert Stevens

Man at Airport / Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Steve Cochran

Cliff Scully

Steve Cochran

Clancy Cooper

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Clancy Cooper

Don Beddoe

Mr. Cameron

Don Beddoe

Dorothy Adams

Mrs. Cameron

Dorothy Adams

Stuart Holmes

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Kenner G. Kemp

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Gladys George

Hortense Derry

Gladys George

Tom Dugan

Doorman (uncredited)

Tom Dugan

Joyce Compton

Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Joyce Compton

Robert Karnes

Technical Sergeant (uncredited)

Robert Karnes

Lester Dorr

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Howland Chamberlain

Charles Halton

Minna Gombell

Mrs. Parrish

Minna Gombell

Herschel Graham

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Herschel Graham

Suzanne Ridgway

Girl at Table with Cliff (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway

Roman Bohnen

Pat Derry

Roman Bohnen

Wilbur Mack

Man at Airport (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Claire Du Brey

Mrs. Talburt - Perfume Customer (uncredited)

Claire Du Brey

Heinie Conklin

Customer (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Walter Baldwin

Mr. Parrish

Walter Baldwin

Harry Cheshire

Minister at Wedding (uncredited)

Harry Cheshire

Harold Miller

Wealthy Man at Nightclub (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Edward Earle

Steese - Bank (uncredited)

Edward Earle

Gertrude Astor

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Gertrude Astor

Edward Biby

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Edward Biby

James Conaty

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

James Conaty

William Newell

Waiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)

William Newell

Sidney Clute

Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)

Sidney Clute

William H. O'Brien

Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Harold Russell

Homer Parrish

Harold Russell

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Nightclub/Hillbilly Singer (uncredited)

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Pat Flaherty

Salvage Foreman (uncredited)

Pat Flaherty

Donald Kerr

Steve the Bartender (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

John Ince

Ryan - Bank Guard (uncredited)

John Ince

Earle Hodgins

Diner Attendant at Lucia's (uncredited)

Earle Hodgins

Ralph Sanford

George H. Gibbons (uncredited)

Ralph Sanford

Joe Palma

Card Player (uncredited)

Joe Palma

Hal K. Dawson

Man at Airport (uncredited)

Hal K. Dawson

Catherine Wyler

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Catherine Wyler

Peggy McIntyre

Girl at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)

Peggy McIntyre

Jimmy Ames

Jackie (uncredited)

Jimmy Ames

Ethelreda Leopold

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Ethelreda Leopold

Erskine Sanford

Billy Engle

Customer (uncredited)

Billy Engle

Jack Rice

Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Jack Rice

Alyn Lockwood

Counter Girl (uncredited)

Alyn Lockwood

Teddy Infuhr

Dexter - Brat in Drugstore (uncredited)

Teddy Infuhr

Georgie Nokes

One of Homer's 'Kids' (uncredited)

Georgie Nokes

Ray Hyke

Gus - Salvage Worker (uncredited)

Ray Hyke

Ben Erway

Lou Latham - Bank (uncredited)

Ben Erway

John Tyrrell

Angus - Butch's Waiter (uncredited)

John Tyrrell

Amelita Ward

Counter Girl (uncredited)

Amelita Ward

Thomas Martin

Waiter (uncredited)

Thomas Martin

Carol Andrews

Saleswoman (uncredited)

Carol Andrews

Judy Wyler

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Judy Wyler

Stephen Soldi

Card Player (uncredited)

Stephen Soldi

Jan Wiley

Perfume Saleswoman (uncredited)

Jan Wiley

Loretta Russell

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Loretta Russell

Mary Arden

Miss Barbour (uncredited)

Mary Arden

Doreen McCann

A Girl (uncredited)

Doreen McCann

Ernesto Molinari

Card Player (uncredited)

Ernesto Molinari

Marlene Aames

Luella Parrish

Marlene Aames

Jackie Jackson

A Boy (uncredited)

Jackie Jackson

Louise Franklin

Ladies' Room Attendant (uncredited)

Louise Franklin

Victor Cutler

Woody Merrill

Victor Cutler

Dean White

Norman Phillips Jr.

Clarence 'Sticky' Merkle (uncredited)

Norman Phillips Jr.

Mady Correll

Announcer (uncredited)

Mady Correll

Marion Gray

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Marion Gray

Bert Conway

ATC Sergeant (uncredited)

Bert Conway

Marek Windheim

Waiter at Lucia's Restaurant (uncredited)

Marek Windheim

Roy Darmour

Parking Lot Attendant (uncredited)

Roy Darmour

Russell Meeker

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Russell Meeker

Chef Milani

Giuseppe - Lucia's Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)

Chef Milani

Michael Hall

Rob Stephenson

Michael Hall

Gene Krupa

Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gene Krupa

Dick Gordon

Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Dick Earle

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Dick Earle

Caleb Peterson

Black Soldier at Airfield (uncredited)

Caleb Peterson

Ruth Sanderson

Mrs. Garrett (uncredited)

Ruth Sanderson

Doris June Fesetta

Camera Girl (uncredited)

Doris June Fesetta

Georgia Kane

Singer (uncredited)

Georgia Kane

Mickey Roth

Boy at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)

Mickey Roth

Blake Edwards

Corporal at ATC Counter (uncredited)

Blake Edwards

Michael Mauree

Glamour Girl (uncredited)

Michael Mauree

Leo Penn

ATC Corporal (uncredited)

Leo Penn

Tom Coleman

Waiter (uncredited)

Tom Coleman

Harry Gillette

Card Player at Lucia's (uncredited)

Harry Gillette

Susan Mann

Announcer (uncredited)

Susan Mann

Noreen Sayles

Girl (uncredited)

Noreen Sayles