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Inherit the Wind

1988·Movie
1h 36min
69
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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3

World

Politics, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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Where can I stream Inherit the Wind legally?

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 Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Inherit the Wind?

1 h 36 min

Inherit the Wind runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Inherit the Wind based on a true story?

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

What language is Inherit the Wind in?

English

It was made in English. 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 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Inherit the Wind, including Badass Pacifist, No, You, Simple Country Lawyer.