---
title: "Gone with the Wind"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gone-with-the-wind-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 770
imdb_id: "tt0031381"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 238
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 4415
content_rating: "G"
---

# Gone with the Wind (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gone-with-the-wind-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film. The film is an adaptation of a novel by Margaret Mitchell, published in 1936. It was produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. The film is set in Georgia during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era. The story revolves around the tumultuous romance between the spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner and a cynical profiteer. The film features a cast that includes Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, and Olivia de Havilland.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A headstrong woman navigates love and survival amidst the chaos of the American Civil War."

### Why Watch
- compelling lead character
- sweeping historical setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- complex historical themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts intense emotional conflict and the hardships of war and reconstruction.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, historical, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | FlixHouse | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Victor Fleming
- **Networks / Studios**: Selznick International Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vivien Leigh** as *Scarlett O'Hara*
- **Clark Gable** as *Rhett Butler*
- **Olivia de Havilland** as *Melanie Hamilton*
- **Leslie Howard** as *Ashley Wilkes*
- **Hattie McDaniel** as *Mammy*
- **Thomas Mitchell** as *Gerald O'Hara*
- **Barbara O'Neil** as *Ellen O'Hara*
- **Evelyn Keyes** as *Suellen O'Hara*
- **Ann Rutherford** as *Carreen O'Hara*
- **George Reeves** as *Brent Tarleton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is the daughter of a Georgia plantation owner.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The story focuses on a tumultuous romance during a period of significant historical upheaval.

### Q: What is the tone?
The film features a dramatic and epic tone.

### Q: Is it a romance?
Yes, the plot centers on a romance between the main character and a cynical profiteer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gone with the Wind — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/770)
- [Gone with the Wind (1939) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031381/fullcredits/)
- [Gone with the Wind (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_with_the_Wind_(film))
- [Gone with the Wind (1939) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/770-gone-with-the-wind/cast)
- [Gone with the Wind | Plot, Cast, Books, Characters, Oscars, Length ...](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gone-with-the-Wind-film-by-Fleming)
- [Gone with the Wind (1939) - Cast and Crew | Awards Box](https://awardsbox.com/movie/770-gone-with-the-wind/cast-and-crew)

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