The Heir (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, The Heir is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Jon Iversen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Anders returns to Denmark to visit his ill mom too late. Her lawyer tells him he's the illegitimate child of an estate owner. He goes there incognito and works on the big farm and falls for the maid and later for a gold digger.
Who’s in it. The Heir stars Poul Reichhardt as Underforvalter Anders Jansen, Astrid Villaume as Lise Bruun, Nina Pens Rode as Else von Kipping and William Rosenberg as Forvalter Ingolf Petersen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Heir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heir page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heir tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heir (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heir worth watching?
- The Heir holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heir?
- The Heir stars Poul Reichhardt, Astrid Villaume, Nina Pens Rode, William Rosenberg and Paul Hagen.
- When was The Heir released?
- The Heir was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.