The Inheritance (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1962, The Inheritance is a drama and crime film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. On his deathbed, a wealthy businessman announces that his fortune is to be split equally among his three illegitimate children, whose whereabouts are unknown to his family and colleagues. A bevy of lawyers and associates scheme to procure the money for themselves, enlisting the aid of impostors and blackmail.
Who’s in it. The Inheritance stars Keiko Kishi as Yasuko Miyagawa, Tatsuya Nakadai as Kikuo Furukawa, Sō Yamamura as Senzô and Seiji Miyaguchi as Yoshida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Inheritance 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 The Inheritance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inheritance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inheritance (1962)?
- In US, The Inheritance is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Inheritance worth watching?
- The Inheritance holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance stars Keiko Kishi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Sō Yamamura, Seiji Miyaguchi and Yūsuke Kawazu.
- When was The Inheritance released?
- The Inheritance was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.