Gone with the Wind

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Gone with the Wind

G

1939

3h 45m

Romance

History

Drama

War

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Winner of eight Academy Awards® (plus two special achievement Oscars) Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of one of the most celebrated motion pictures of all time, Gone With the Wind! Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland and Hattie McDaniel star in this classic epic of the American South. On the eve of the American Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centered Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh, in her Oscar winning role) has everything she could want--except Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). But as the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. Through everything, she longs for Ashley, seemingly--unaware that she is already married to the man she really loves (Gable)--and who truly loves her--until she finally drives him away. Only then does Scarlett realize what she has lost... and decides to win him back.

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Critics Consensus

Gone with the Wind's epic grandeur and romantic allure encapsulate an era of Hollywood filmmaking -- but that can't excuse a blinkered perspective that stands on the wrong side of history.

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Otis Ferguson

The New Republic

May 8, 2024

Gone with the Wind stands around on its own foot purely out of size and story complexity... They threw in many good things, and everything else but a towel.

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SMH Staff

Sydney Morning Herald

Feb 5, 2020

Clark Gable sends a refreshing blast of cynicism through a narrative which otherwise would have been over-sweet.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

Jan 29, 2019

4/4

"Gone With the Wind" offers the kind of big, rich, opulent experience the movies are in a unique position to offer but seldom do.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

3 days ago

5/5

... a movie so huge that even the title appears one word at a time as if the screen couldn’t hope to contain the entire thing at once… gets bonus points for having a strong female centre; indeed, Scarlett O’Hara is the benchmark for female agency….

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

4 days ago

4/4

Purely from a cinematic standpoint, this is a genuine treasure, a four-hour epic distinguished by exemplary performances and breathtaking achievements in moviemaking.

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

Nov 2, 2026

3.5/5

In the end, regardless of its peculiar anti-heroine, it all comes together to make a fine epic that, despite its highly-outdated & controversial views, has clearly stood the test of time.

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Valerie

2 days ago

I purchased our tickets as an early birthday present for my mom. She loves Gone with the Wind and letting her see it on the big screen sounded great. I really wasn't sure how I was going to like it. I didn't like it too much. Scarlett is so immature, spoiled, and just unredeemable. She's strong-willed, yes, but not in a good way. I kept hoping she'd grow up with the circumstances, but nope, never happened. I knew the movie was long going into it and wondered how I'd do with the length and my ADHD. I made it to hour 3 without too much trouble. The last hour was a huge struggle for me. I wanted to stay put as it was my mom's birthday present. But I needed to move and I was running periliously low on attention. I had gotten up during the intermission and walked around a bit to try and help the need to move. I did make it all the way to the end without getting back up, but it was a struggle. The heroine is unredeemable and the movie is way too long, so no, I don't want to see it again.

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MJ

Oct 15, 2026

Even if you think this film might not be for you, it is the most successful film of all time, so it is a 'must see' for that reason. But every criticism aside, it is a magnificent story, hopefully one you and generations to come will continue to find inspirational.

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Dennis Downing Jr.

Oct 15, 2026

First time seeing it after hearing about it my whole life. Happy I finally did! 🙂

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Brandon B

Oct 15, 2026

keep putting out old films great movie

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Robert

Oct 15, 2026

One of the Greatest American Epics of All Time Is Getting a New Release 87 Years Later

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Jim O

Oct 14, 2026

Classic Academy Award Winning Film on the BIG SCREEN - digitally remastered!

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Winner of eight Academy Awards® (plus two special achievement Oscars) Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of one of the most celebrated motion pictures of all time, Gone With the Wind! Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland and Hattie McDaniel star in this classic epic of the American South. On the eve of the American Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centered Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh, in her Oscar winning role) has everything she could want--except Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). But as the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. Through everything, she longs for Ashley, seemingly--unaware that she is already married to the man she really loves (Gable)--and who truly loves her--until she finally drives him away. Only then does Scarlett realize what she has lost... and decides to win him back.

Director: Victor Fleming
Producer: David O. Selznick
Screenwriter: Sidney Howard
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Selznick International Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Rating: G
Genre: Romance, History, Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1939, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): May 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $198.7M
Runtime: 3h 45m
Sound Mix: Mono, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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