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The Inheritance

1997·Movie
1h 34min
62
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Period RomanceGentle Family DramaClassic Literary AdaptationSoothing & WholesomeSlow-Paced NarrativeHistorical Costume DramaSafe for All AgesComfort Viewing

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Is The Inheritance worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Inheritance?

1 h 34 min

The Inheritance runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is The Inheritance in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Inheritance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Inheritance in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Inheritance use?

The Bad Guy WinsEvil Old FolksDragged Off to HellDeal with the DevilBig Bad DuumvirateFinal Girl

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Inheritance, including The Bad Guy Wins, Evil Old Folks, Dragged Off to Hell.