The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
0.1942Canon Score · ranked #110 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #110
Every list on which The Best Years of Our Lives appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #38 / 78 |
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #44 / 101 |
| Entertainment Weekly 100 (2013) | Editorial list | #64 / 87 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #230 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #239 / 1041 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #302 / 500 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Academy Award Best Picture winners | Award | Winner |