Inherit the Wind
Seen it?1999 | 113 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie
- Jack LemmonHenry Drummond
- George C. ScottMatthew Harrison Brady
- Lane SmithReverend Jeremiah Brown
- Tom Everett ScottBertram Cates
- Kathryn MorrisRachel Brown
- John CullumJudge Merle Coffey
- Brad GreenquistTom Davenport
- David WellsMayor Carter
- Peter MacKenzieJesse Dunlap
- Dennis CockrumMeeker