Best Told In Flashback Movies & TV Series of the 1940s

The 16 best-rated told in flashback movies and TV series of the 1940s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

It's a Wonderful Life 1946 ★ 8.3

Citizen Kane 1941 ★ 8.0

Brief Encounter 1945 ★ 7.7

Mildred Pierce 1945 ★ 7.6

Leave Her to Heaven 1945 ★ 7.4

I Remember Mama 1948 ★ 7.2

Dead Reckoning 1946 ★ 6.8

To Each His Own 1946 ★ 7.0

Hold Back the Dawn 1941 ★ 6.7

Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid 1948 ★ 6.6

None Shall Escape 1944 ★ 6.5

High Tide 1947 ★ 6.0

The Lady Gambles 1949 ★ 6.1

So Proudly We Hail 1943 ★ 5.9

The Monster and the Girl 1941 ★ 5.8

Jungle Woman 1944 ★ 5.2