Gone with the Wind

Name: Gone with the Wind
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Released: 1939-12-15
Cast: Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Hattie McDaniel

1939 | 238 min | Drama, War, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 8 Oscars, it made about 101 times its budget and people are still talking about it. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and history buffs.
The mood: Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace: Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 58 min.
What might put you off: It's long: 3 hr 58 min.
Made in 1939: an older pace and style.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 8 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and 4 more. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$402 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year