The Inheritance (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 2001, The Inheritance is a comedy and drama film directed by Daniel Filho, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Reunited for their mother’s funeral, four sisters – Selma, Regina, Laura and Lúcia – find themselves forced to divide much more than a spacious apartment in Copacabana. While dividing the articles – from the apartment’s sale to splitting a toy tea set – the sisters compare options, destinies, lifestyles, expectations. The divergences are inevitable, because they’ve followed very different tracks. The turbulent sale of the apartment represents a turning point in their lives: they know they have never been so deeply involved as accomplices, or as sisters.
Who’s in it. The Inheritance stars Glória Pires as Selma, Andréa Beltrão as Regina, Paloma Duarte as Laura and Lília Cabral as Lúcia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Inheritance 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 Inheritance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inheritance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inheritance (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inheritance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Inheritance worth watching?
- The Inheritance holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance stars Glória Pires, Andréa Beltrão, Paloma Duarte, Lília Cabral and Herson Capri.
- When was The Inheritance released?
- The Inheritance was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.