The Inheritance (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, The Inheritance is a drama and documentary film directed by Ephraim Asili, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on real events, the film’s protagonist inherits a house in West Philadelphia that becomes home to an urban collective for activists of color. The increasingly claustrophobic drama unfolds as the group attempts to live together and find consensus through Black political discourse and social philosophy.
Who’s in it. The Inheritance stars Chris Jarell as Rich, Eric Lockley as Julian, Nyabel Lual as Patricia and Nozipho Mclean as Gwen, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Metrograph and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inheritance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inheritance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inheritance (2020)?
- In US, The Inheritance is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance stars Chris Jarell, Eric Lockley, Nyabel Lual, Nozipho Mclean and Mike Africa Jr..
- When was The Inheritance released?
- The Inheritance was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.