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Gone With the Wind

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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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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 05/08/2024
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. Go to Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald 02/05/2020
Clark Gable sends a refreshing blast of cynicism through a narrative which otherwise would have been over-sweet. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune 01/29/2019
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. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/08/2023
The performances, set designs, costumes, Technicolor photography, and Max Steiner’s exhilarating score keep this film as bewildering and extravagant a film today as it ever was. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 03/18/2022
4/4
It remains the most seen film in cinema history, not only because Selznick produced a monumental motion picture of immaculate quality, but because he knew how to sell it as an event. Go to Full Review W. Ward Marsh Cleveland Plain Dealer 02/05/2022
The entire cast is about as flawless as I have ever seen in one picture. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Allie C Apr 24 I have seen this movie no less than 50 times in my life and knew what to expect. I think this movie has its place in time as an art piece to theater and noteworthy history. While not terribly politically correct today, it reminds us of the thinking of the time as well as how hard life was during that time for everyone. I LOVED seeing this on the big screen for the first time in my life, mostly because it reminded me of being very young, allowed to stay up late to see it (Mom's family is from Atlanta Dad went to GA Tech the roots grow thick) but also because it was played in theaters before my time: I was born the day before man landed on the moon. So, I was forced to watch it on a 1970s tv. However, I like that this movie is part of recorded history from one perspective that is still around (one that isn't being banned like books), and maybe not the popular one, but we can learn from watching history and not repeating it. I watched this every year on tv as a child with no VCR. If you were in the bathroom at the wrong time, you missed that famous scene. It must have rerun on every channel as I grew up. I like watching it from my perspective now as compared to then, and I am grateful you would play it on the big screen. This movie is deserving at least once a year. I was still so shocked at the man-handling. I hope this serves as an example of how not to treat women (at least from Rhett's standpoint), while building up the realities of being a woman back then, no matter what your skin color was. All the responsibility of many lives fell on one woman. She more than handled it, and that is what Gone With the Wind is about to me, Scarlett'e strength and stamina. Don't ever let anyone tell you that men were the only ones who fought wars back then. Suffering happened to EVERYONE. Woman were and still are the glue that holds society together, while our strong men protect us. That hasn't changed. Go see the movie. Feel some feels. See more Joanne S Feb 3 Was excited to see this on the big screen—so much better than on TV. A piece of history that reminds us of the progress we have made, and must continue to make. Outstanding cast and cinematography. See more Grace Marie Feb 3 Best of the BEST Classics. this movie has everything. History, tragic love story , actors were the great See more Lora Feb 2 It was so great watching it on the big screen! See more ClintonTwiss 04/11/2024 The beloved classic proves why it's a beloved classic, not to mention the top-earning movie of the 20th century -- the century of movies! See more Dee Mayer 04/11/2024 Wonderful experience special seeing a movie of this magnitude on the big screen (my 6th time). This is truly a classic! See more Read all reviews
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Victor Fleming

Director

Clark Gable

Rhett Butler

Vivien Leigh

Scarlett O'Hara

Leslie Howard

Ashley Wilkes

Olivia de Havilland

Melanie Hamilton Wilkes

Thomas Mitchell

Gerald O'Hara

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Synopsis 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)
Apr 7, 2024
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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