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The Best Years of Our Lives (1946): movie guide
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) is a Drama, Romance, War running about 171 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 779 votes. Notable cast includes Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1946-11-22
- Runtime: 171 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1946-11-22

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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 become a nightmare.
Cast highlights
The Best Years of Our Lives features Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy, Cathy O'Donnell. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1946-11-22. Runtime: 171 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (779 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Best Years of Our Lives?
- The Best Years of Our Lives is listed as Drama, Romance, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?
- The Best Years of Our Lives runs about 171 minutes.
- Who stars in The Best Years of Our Lives?
- Cast highlights include Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy, Cathy O'Donnell.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Best Years of Our Lives?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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