Poster for The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Movie

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!

  • Nov 22, 1946
  • 2h 51m
  • NR
TMDB user score 7.7/10 777 votes on TMDB
Watch trailer Where to watch

Story

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Trailer

Warner Archive Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Best Years of Our Lives

Stream with a subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • YouTube TV
  • TCM
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Watch free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • Pluto TV
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

See prices and links on TMDB

Availability data from JustWatch via TMDB. Services and prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site. CinemaHub does not host or stream video.

Cast

  • Dana Andrews Fred Derry
  • Fredric March Al Stephenson
  • Harold Russell Homer Parrish
  • Teresa Wright Peggy Stephenson
  • Myrna Loy Milly Stephenson
  • Cathy O'Donnell Wilma Cameron
  • Virginia Mayo Marie Derry
  • Hoagy Carmichael Butch Engle
  • Gladys George Hortense Derry
  • Roman Bohnen Pat Derry
  • Ray Collins Mr. Milton
  • Minna Gombell Mrs. Parrish
  • Walter Baldwin Mr. Parrish
  • Steve Cochran Cliff Scully
  • Dorothy Adams Mrs. Cameron
  • Don Beddoe Mr. Cameron
  • Marlene Aames Luella Parrish
  • Charles Halton Prew

Based on TMDB recommendations and similar titles.