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Gone with the Wind

1939Movie3 h 58 minG

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic978.2Rotten Tomatoes90%92%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic drama movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

The greatest romance of all time!

The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Romance
  • Civil War Drama
  • Southern Gothic Atmosphere
  • Grand Spectacle
  • Character Study of Scarlett O'Hara
  • Class and Social Change
  • Classic Hollywood Glamour
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Reconstruction Era History

Cast

24 of 94

Crew

Directed by
Victor Fleming
Written by
David O. Selznick, Ben Hecht, Jo Swerling
Produced by
David O. Selznick
Music by
Max Steiner

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Facts

December 15, 1939 · 3 h 58 min · G

Released
December 15, 1939
Runtime
3 h 58 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$402 million
Available in
93 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Gone with the Wind?

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In the United States, Gone with the Wind streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on FlixHouse. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is Gone with the Wind worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 97).

Is Gone with the Wind good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Gone with the Wind plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Gone with the Wind a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$402 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $402 million worldwide, 100.6 times its budget.