Inherit the Wind (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1965, Inherit the Wind is a drama and tv movie film directed by George Schaefer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public school. Two of the finest legal minds in the U.S. are called to the trial: Henry Drummond for the defense, and Matthew Harrison Brady for the prosecution. The trial proceeds on three levels, the guilt or innocence of Cates, the issue of the Bible vs. Darwin, and finally, the personal confrontation between Drummond and Brady.
Who’s in it. Inherit the Wind stars Melvyn Douglas as Henry Drummond, Ed Begley as Matthew Harrison Brady, Diane Baker as Rachel Brown and Murray Hamilton as E.K. Hornbeck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Inherit the Wind sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Inherit the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?
- Inherit the Wind holds an audience score of 8.0 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 Melvyn Douglas, Ed Begley, Diane Baker, Murray Hamilton and John Randolph.
- When was Inherit the Wind released?
- Inherit the Wind was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.