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Gone with the Wind
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Directed by Victor Fleming. With Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Gone with the Wind.
MoviHero lists December 15, 1939 as the release date for Gone with the Wind. Victor Fleming is the listed director. The listed cast includes Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Olivia de Havilland as Melanie Hamilton, Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 15, 1939
GenresDrama · War · Romance
Runtime3h 58m
DirectorVictor Fleming
CastVivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Olivia de Havilland as Melanie Hamilton, Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Gone with the Wind right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Gone with the Wind runs 3h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 4,536 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
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“I cannot fully explain all aspects of the movie easily and clearly in a text smaller than a large volume, but yet I will try…”
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“If there wasn't a word for melodrama before this film, there certainly was after it.”
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“With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherScarlett O'HaraScarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939), played by Vivien Leigh.Open character guide otherRhett ButlerRhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (1939), played by Clark Gable.Open character guide otherMelanie HamiltonMelanie Hamilton in Gone with the Wind (1939), played by Olivia de Havilland.Open character guide
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