National Heritage (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, National Heritage is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of General Franco, the Leguineche family leaves their estate of Los Tejadillos, where they have remained for decades in voluntary exile, with the purpose of returning to Madrid to actively participate in the social events of the aristocracy and to get closer to the closest circle of the Spanish monarch. The obsession of the old marquis is centered on getting in touch with the most illustrious surnames, to ascend socially and to resume the pomp and courtly life that his family lost a long time ago. To this end, he decides to move into an old palace he owns, located in the center of the capital, but not before overcoming the difficulties posed by his wife, who deeply hates both her husband and her son. To regain control of the palace, the Marquis of Leguineche tries to handicap his wife, arguing an incurable mental illness, and then undertake a reform of the place in order to adapt it to aristocratic life.
Who’s in it. National Heritage stars Agustín González as Padre Calvo, Luis Escobar as Marqués de Leguineche, Luis Ciges as Segundo and José Luis López Vázquez as Luis José, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, National Heritage has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Heritage page.
If you liked it. Fans of National Heritage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch National Heritage (1981)?
- In US, National Heritage is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is National Heritage worth watching?
- National Heritage holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in National Heritage?
- National Heritage stars Agustín González, Luis Escobar, Luis Ciges, José Luis López Vázquez and Amparo Soler Leal.
- When was National Heritage released?
- National Heritage was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.