The Inheritance (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, The Inheritance is a drama and romance film directed by Bobby Roth, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Who’s in it. The Inheritance stars Cari Shayne as Edith Adelon, Brigitta Dau as Amy Hamilton, Paul Anthony Stewart as Frederick Arlington and Brigid Brannagh as Ida Glenshaw, 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. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inheritance (1997)?
- In AU, The Inheritance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- 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 drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance stars Cari Shayne, Brigitta Dau, Paul Anthony Stewart, Brigid Brannagh and Michael Gallagher.
- When was The Inheritance released?
- The Inheritance was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.