Sad Inheritance (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, Sad Inheritance is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rod Hardy, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After filling her life with addictions, Christina (Susan Dey) is left with a dead-end job, a deadbeat boyfriend and a bad rapport with her mother (Piper Laurie). The last thing she needs is a baby, a sentiment the authorities agree with when the infant is born with a drug dependency. Now, Christina's future is in the hands of a dedicated social worker (Lorraine Toussaint), whose own instincts as a mother have her fighting for the child's rights.
Who’s in it. Sad Inheritance stars Susan Dey as Christina Kinsey, Lorraine Toussaint as Florence Crawford, D.W. Moffett as Gabriel and Kathleen York as Terry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sad Inheritance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sad Inheritance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sad Inheritance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sad Inheritance (1993)?
- In US, Sad Inheritance is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sad Inheritance worth watching?
- Sad Inheritance holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Sad Inheritance?
- Sad Inheritance stars Susan Dey, Lorraine Toussaint, D.W. Moffett, Kathleen York and Guy Boyd.
- When was Sad Inheritance released?
- Sad Inheritance was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.