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The Best Years of Our Lives 1946

Following World War II, three veterans navigate the challenges of readjusting to life back home. Homer Parrish deals with the physical and emotional scars of war while seeking love and a sense of normalcy. Al Stephenson, now a successful banker, fights for the recognition and support of fellow veterans. Meanwhile, Fred Derry, a decorated pilot, struggles to find meaning beyond his wartime heroism, taking a job as a soda jerk. The film explores their individual journeys as they confront the complexities of peace and the enduring impact of the war.

Following World War II, three veterans navigate the challenges of readjusting to life back home. Homer Parrish deals with the physical and emotional scars of war while seeking love and a sense of normalcy. Al Stephenson, now a successful banker, fights for the recognition and support of fellow veterans. Meanwhile, Fred Derry, a decorated pilot, struggles to find meaning beyond his wartime heroism, taking a job as a soda jerk. The film explores their individual journeys as they confront the complexities of peace and the enduring impact of the war.

Does The Best Years of Our Lives have end credit scenes?

No!

The Best Years of Our Lives does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Best Years of Our Lives

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Metacritic

93

Metascore

8.4

User Score

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Awards & Nominations for The Best Years of Our Lives

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The 19th Academy Awards 1947

Fredric March
Win

Actor

Fredric March
Harold Russell
Win

Actor in a Supporting Role

Harold Russell
William Wyler
Win

Directing

William Wyler
Win

Film Editing

Win

Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)

Win

Best Motion Picture

4th Golden Globe Awards 1947

Win

Best Picture

Harold Russell
Win

Special Achievement Award

Harold Russell

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Warner Archive Trailer

Cars Featured in The Best Years of Our Lives

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Buick

1937

Limited

Buick

1940

Limited

Buick

1936

Roadmaster

Buick

1941

Special

Chevrolet

1942

Fleetline Aerosedan

Chevrolet

1935

Master

Chevrolet

1941

Special De Luxe

Chrysler

1931

Six

De

1935

Soto Airstream

De

1941

Soto Custom

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