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Inherit the Wind

1988Movie1 h 36 min

DramaTV Movie
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
David Greene
Written by
John Gay
Produced by
Robert Papazian
Music by
Arthur B. Rubinstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 20, 1988 · 1 h 36 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
March 20, 1988
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Badass Pacifist, No, You, Simple Country Lawyer +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Inherit the Wind?"

Questions about Inherit the Wind

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Inherit the Wind?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuScreenPixTubi TV

In the United States, Inherit the Wind streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and ScreenPix, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Inherit the Wind okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Inherit the Wind?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Inherit the Wind use?

Badass PacifistNo, YouSimple Country LawyerDeep SouthReasonable Authority Figure"Eureka!" MomentBig EaterEveryone Has StandardsHoist by His Own PetardLarge HamAdaptational HeroismSociety Is to Blameand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Badass Pacifist, No, You, and Simple Country Lawyer.