The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!

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Release Date

11/22/1946

Runtime

171 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,100,000

Revenue

$23,650,000

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A thoughtful, unhurried exploration of three veterans trying to readjust to civilian life after war, discovering that homecoming is far more complicated than they imagined. The film takes its time examining the psychological and emotional toll of their experiences with quiet dignity and genuine feeling.

Mood

MelancholicHopefulContemplative

Themes

FamilyGriefComing apartLoveRedemption

Look

Black and whiteFormalist

Heads up

Suicide and self-harm

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