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The Best Years of Our Lives

1946

William Wyler

1946·Approved·United StatesUnited States
Award tierGold
Metascore

Three traumatized or physically disabled World War II veterans return home to the American Midwest to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed making readjustment difficult.

Cast

Myrna Loy·Fredric March·Dana Andrews·Teresa Wright

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

6 wins · 0 nominations

Wins (6)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1949)

Best Film from any Source 1947

Academy Awards, USA (1947)

Best Picture

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1947)

Best Director

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1947)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1946)

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1946)

Best Film