The Inheritors (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, The Inheritors is a drama film directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, running about 95 minutes. “The rich get richer... and sometimes the poor get richer too.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small farming valley in Austria in the beginning of the 20th century a tyrannical farmer is found dead, and all the farmhands are relieved to be free of their tyrant. But the farmer was childless, so suddenly they all inherit the farm together. Now conflicts begin, as nobody is the boss and nobody has to obey.
Who’s in it. The Inheritors stars Simon Schwarz as Lukas, Sophie Rois as Emmy, Lars Rudolph as Severin and Tilo Prückner as Großknecht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Inheritors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inheritors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inheritors tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inheritors (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inheritors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Inheritors worth watching?
- The Inheritors holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Inheritors?
- The Inheritors stars Simon Schwarz, Sophie Rois, Lars Rudolph, Tilo Prückner and Ulrich Wildgruber.
- When was The Inheritors released?
- The Inheritors was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.