Movie

The Best Years of Our Lives

“Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!”

★ 7.7(751)19462h 51m

The Best Years of Our Lives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: William Wyler
Release date: 1946-12-25
Runtime: 2h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $23,650,000
Budget: $2,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Productions

The Best Years of Our Lives — trailer

About The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives is a 1946 movie in the Drama, Romance and War genres, directed by William Wyler, starring Dana Andrews, Fredric March and Harold Russell. It has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 751 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best Years of Our Lives in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)war veteranworld war iibodily disabled personrehabilitationblack and whitedramaticromanticreturn from warww2 veteran

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best Years of Our Lives in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Best Years of Our Lives on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Best Years of Our Lives on Netflix?+

The Best Years of Our Lives is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?+

The Best Years of Our Lives has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).

Who stars in The Best Years of Our Lives?+

The Best Years of Our Lives stars Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright and Myrna Loy.

When did The Best Years of Our Lives come out?+

The Best Years of Our Lives is a 1946 movie directed by William Wyler.

What genre is The Best Years of Our Lives?+

The Best Years of Our Lives is Drama, Romance and War film.

Who directed The Best Years of Our Lives?+

The Best Years of Our Lives was directed by William Wyler.