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Gone with the Wind

1939·Movie
3h 58min·G
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Epic and tense

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension7
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Editing9

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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.
Epic Historical RomanceCivil War DramaSouthern Gothic AtmosphereGrand SpectacleCharacter Study of Scarlett O'HaraClass and Social ChangeClassic Hollywood GlamourTragic Love StoryReconstruction Era History

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Where can I stream Gone with the Wind legally?

Gone with the Wind is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gone with the Wind worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 97). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gone with the Wind rated?

GViolenceStrong language

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Gone with the Wind?

3 h 58 min

Gone with the Wind runs 3 h 58 min.

Is Gone with the Wind based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gone with the Wind?

Critics94
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Gone with the Wind higher (94) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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.

What language is Gone with the Wind in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gone with the Wind?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gone with the Wind in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gone with the Wind use?

# to DS to ZM to RI to LE to H

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Gone with the Wind, including # to D, S to Z, M to R.