The Inheritance

1997Movie1 h 34 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by
Bobby Roth

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Facts

April 6, 1997 · 1 h 34 min · Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
April 6, 1997
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

The Bad Guy Wins, Evil Old Folks, Dragged Off to Hell +3

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Inheritance?"

Questions about The Inheritance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Inheritance worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is The Inheritance okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Inheritance good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Inheritance?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.