Inherit the Wind (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Inherit the Wind is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 113 minutes. “The Landmark Trial That Forever Changed A Nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Who’s in it. Inherit the Wind stars Jack Lemmon as Henry Drummond, George C. Scott as Matthew Harrison Brady, Beau Bridges as E. K. Hornbeck and Piper Laurie as Sarah Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Inherit the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inherit the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inherit the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inherit the Wind (1999)?
- In US, Inherit the Wind is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?
- Inherit the Wind holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Inherit the Wind?
- Inherit the Wind stars Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Beau Bridges, Piper Laurie and Lane Smith.
- When was Inherit the Wind released?
- Inherit the Wind was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.