Where to watch The Best Years of Our Lives(1946)
In the United States, The Best Years of Our Lives is available to stream on Prime Video and YouTube TV. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Best Years of Our Lives
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
YouTube TV
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
Pluto TV
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Best Years of Our Lives plot summary
Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!
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.
Details
- Release date
- November 22, 1946
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Directed by
- William Wyler
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 770 votes
The Best Years of Our Lives trailer
Cast
Dana AndrewsFred Derry
Fredric MarchAl Stephenson
Harold RussellHomer Parrish
Teresa WrightPeggy Stephenson
Myrna LoyMilly Stephenson
Cathy O'DonnellWilma Cameron
Virginia MayoMarie Derry
Hoagy CarmichaelButch Engle
Gladys GeorgeHortense Derry
Roman BohnenPat Derry
FAQ
Where can I watch The Best Years of Our Lives?
In the United States, The Best Years of Our Lives is available to stream on Prime Video and YouTube TV. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Best Years of Our Lives?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Best Years of Our Lives?
The Best Years of Our Lives runs 2h 51m (171 minutes).
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