The Inheritance
Seen it?2003 | 116 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A young Danish man, Christoffer, lives a life of joy and happiness with his wife Maria in Stockholm. When his father dies his mother insists that Christoffer take over management of the family industry which is in danger of bankruptcy. He is torn between his chosen life and his sense of duty to his family and its past. When he chooses to step in as manager his family life and self-respect languish.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Per Fly
- Ulrich ThomsenChristoffer
- Lisa WerlinderMaria
- Ghita NørbyAnnelise
- Lars BrygmannUlrik
- Karina SkandsBenedikte
- Peter SteenNiels
- Ulf PilgaardAksel
- Diana AxelsenAnnika
- Jesper ChristensenHolger Andersen
- Dick KaysøJens Mønsted