Inherit the Wind (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1988, Inherit the Wind is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 96 minutes. “The great minds of their day. The most famous court battle of the century. The explosive issue that won't go away!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a real-life case in 1925, 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 Kirk Douglas as Matthew Harrison Brady, Jason Robards as Harry Drummond, Darren McGavin as E.K. Hornbeck and Jean Simmons as Lucy Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Inherit the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. 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 (1988)?
- In US, Inherit the Wind is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. 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 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Inherit the Wind?
- Inherit the Wind stars Kirk Douglas, Jason Robards, Darren McGavin, Jean Simmons and Kyle Secor.
- When was Inherit the Wind released?
- Inherit the Wind was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.