Gone with the Wind (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1939, Gone with the Wind is a drama, war and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 233 minutes. “The greatest romance of all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
Who’s in it. Gone with the Wind stars Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Olivia de Havilland as Melanie Hamilton and Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Gone with the Wind sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $402.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gone with the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gone with the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gone with the Wind (1939)?
- In US, Gone with the Wind is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gone with the Wind worth watching?
- Gone with the Wind holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gone with the Wind?
- Gone with the Wind stars Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard and Hattie McDaniel.
- When was Gone with the Wind released?
- Gone with the Wind was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 233 minutes.