

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009, English. Directed by Constantine Nasr.
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 July 2009.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Constantine NasrDirector
- Kenneth BranaghNarrator (voice)
- Clark GableSelf (archive footage)
- Vivien LeighSelf (archive footage)
- Olivia de HavillandSelf (archive footage)
- Judy GarlandSelf (archive footage)
- Leonard MaltinSelf
- Errol FlynnSelf (archive footage)
- Bette DavisSelf (archive footage)
- Thomas SchatzSelf
- F. X. FeeneySelf
- Scott EymanSelf
- Jeanine BasingerSelf
Details
- Released
- 2 July 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Leva, Constantine Nasr
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

And the Oscar Goes To...
2014 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

David Bowie: The Last Five Years
2017 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron
2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
2006 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
2019 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

I Am Heath Ledger
2017 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

For the Love of Spock
2016 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The September Issue
2009 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year: quick answers
Is 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year worth watching?
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year?
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year on?
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 July 2009. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year?
If you liked 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year, try And the Oscar Goes To..., David Bowie: The Last Five Years, Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron.
Who directed 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year?
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) was directed by Constantine Nasr and stars Kenneth Branagh, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh.