The Years Between (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1946, The Years Between is a drama and romance film directed by Compton Bennett, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael Redgrave, Valerie Hobson, Flora Robson and Felix Aylmer star in this moving and sophisticated story of love and loss set against the backdrop of the Second World War and based on the play by Daphne du Maurier. After hearing news that her officer husband has been killed in battle, Diana Wentworth forges a new life for herself, becoming an MP and learning to love again. Then, out of the blue comes the shattering news that her husband is not dead after all.
Who’s in it. The Years Between stars Michael Redgrave as Michael Wentworth, Valerie Hobson as Diana Wentworth, Flora Robson as Nanny and James McKechnie as Richard Llewellyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Years Between has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Years Between page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Years Between tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Years Between (1946)?
- In GB, The Years Between is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Years Between worth watching?
- The Years Between holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Years Between?
- The Years Between stars Michael Redgrave, Valerie Hobson, Flora Robson, James McKechnie and Felix Aylmer.
- When was The Years Between released?
- The Years Between was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.