The Heiress (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2021, The Heiress is a horror film directed by Chris Bell, running about 83 minutes. “The curse runs through her veins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Claire and Anna are cousins who share a mysterious connection to a dark family secret. Following the death of Clare’s grandmother, ancient spirits are unleashed and the women must do battle with ‘Lilith’, a malevolent female spirit who has returned to claim possession of Anna’s unborn child.
Who’s in it. The Heiress stars Candis Nergaard as Claire, Jayne Wisener as Anna, Jonny Phillips as Dr. Medhurst and David Schaal as Father John O'Shea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Heiress has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heiress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heiress tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heiress (2021)?
- In US, The Heiress is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heiress worth watching?
- The Heiress holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heiress?
- The Heiress stars Candis Nergaard, Jayne Wisener, Jonny Phillips, David Schaal and Denise Stephenson.
- When was The Heiress released?
- The Heiress was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.