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The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 25, 1946

Runtime

2h 51m

Genres

Drama, Romance, War

User Score

78%

Original Title

The Best Years of Our Lives

Production Companies

Samuel Goldwyn Productions, RKO Radio Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Company

Director

William Wyler

Budget

$2,100,000

Revenue

$23,650,000

Description

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.