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Inheritance

2020·Movie
1h 50min·NR

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Inheritance fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You want fast pacing

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About

Some secrets should stay buried

The patriarch of a wealthy and powerful family suddenly passes away, leaving his wife and daughter with a shocking secret inheritance that threatens to unravel and destroy their lives.
Psychological ThrillerFamily SecretsMoral DilemmaDark and TwistingClass and PrivilegeUnraveling TruthIntense PerformancesSlow-Burn Suspense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Inheritance

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Where can I stream Inheritance legally?

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

Is Inheritance worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inheritance rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Inheritance?

1 h 50 min

Inheritance runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inheritance?

Critics28
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Inheritance higher (45) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Inheritance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Inheritance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inheritance in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Inheritance use?

Alone with the PsychoBig Fancy HouseBittersweet EndingBlack-and-Grey MoralityBoom, Headshot!The ConfidantThe ConsigliereThe Un-FavoriteI Did What I Had to DoRevenge Before ReasonPosthumous CharacterMadness Mantraand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Inheritance, including Alone with the Psycho, Big Fancy House, Bittersweet Ending.