The Legacy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, The Legacy is a drama film directed by Bernard Émond, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. When considering taking a few weeks off, Dr. Rainville places an ad to find a replacement who would agree to take his place in Normétal, in Abitibi. Jeanne Dion from Montreal accepts the offer and goes to the site, where it comes into contact with old customers and the lonely doctor. The problems of the inhabitants of the small community are varied, but Jeanne adapts well to her new environment. When Dr. Rainville was struck by a heart attack, he must still be replaced some time. She could even take his place permanently...
Who’s in it. The Legacy stars Élise Guilbault as Docteur Jeanne Dion, Jacques Godin as Yves Rainville, Eric Hoziel as Pierre Grégoire, le boulanger and Angèle Coutu as Sœur Réjane Rainville, la sœur religieuse du docteur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Legacy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Legacy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Legacy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Legacy (2009)?
- In CA, The Legacy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Legacy worth watching?
- The Legacy holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Legacy?
- The Legacy stars Élise Guilbault, Jacques Godin, Eric Hoziel, Angèle Coutu and Angèle Coutu.