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Inherit the Wind

1960·Movie
2h 8min·NR
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic757.9Rotten Tomatoes93%91%

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A , drama: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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It’s all about the fabulous “Monkey Trial” that rocked America!

Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
Courtroom DramaEvolution vs CreationismHistorical SettingThought-ProvokingStrong PerformancesClassic FilmSocial CommentaryPhilosophical Debate

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Directed by:
Stanley Kramer, Ivan Volkman, Leonard Kunody
Written by:
Nedrick Young, Robert Edwin Lee, Jerome Lawrence
Produced by:
Stanley Kramer, Lynn Stalmaster, Clem Beauchamp
Composed by:
Ernest Gold, Joe Lapis, Walter Elliott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Inherit the Wind

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Inherit the Wind legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHoopla

Inherit the Wind is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inherit the Wind rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Inherit the Wind?

2 h 8 min

Inherit the Wind runs 2 h 8 min.

Will Inherit the Wind make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit and satire.

Is Inherit the Wind plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Inherit the Wind?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is Inherit the Wind good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Inherit the Wind scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Inherit the Wind?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Is Inherit the Wind based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inherit the Wind?

Critics84
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Inherit the Wind much the same way.

Was Inherit the Wind a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Inherit the Wind in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Inherit the Wind?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inherit the Wind in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Inherit the Wind use?

Cool TeacherFamed in StoryHeat WaveDeep SouthAnti-VillainFriendly EnemyNice GuyWhite-and-Grey MoralityThat Was ObjectionablePrayer of MaliceComplete-the-Quote TitleKirk Summationand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Inherit the Wind, including Cool Teacher, Famed in Story, Heat Wave.