Movie

The Best Years

★ 6.3(4)19651h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Günther Rücker
Release date: 1965-09-30
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About The Best Years

The Best Years is a 1965 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Günther Rücker, starring Horst Drinda, Lissy Tempelhof and Herwart Grosse. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best Years in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1945, Ernst Machner returns home from the war in his mid-20s. Tuche would like him to weave for a living, but his comrades persuade him to become a young teacher instead.

Cast

Horst Drinda

Ernst Machner

Lissy Tempelhof

Hilde Tamm

Herwart Grosse

Schneller

Rolf Hoppe

Lehrer Klein

Harry Hindemith

Meister

Christoph Beyertt

Lehrer

Helga Labudda

Klaus Piontek

Bruno Carstens

Hans Hardt-Hardtloff

Hans-Joachim Büttner

Elfriede Florin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best Years in Australia?+

The Best Years is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Best Years on Netflix?+

The Best Years is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Best Years?+

The Best Years has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Best Years?+

The Best Years stars Horst Drinda, Lissy Tempelhof, Herwart Grosse, Rolf Hoppe and Harry Hindemith.

When did The Best Years come out?+

The Best Years is a 1965 movie directed by Günther Rücker.

What genre is The Best Years?+

The Best Years is Drama film.

Who directed The Best Years?+

The Best Years was directed by Günther Rücker.