---
title: "Inherit the Wind"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/inherit-the-wind-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 241492
imdb_id: "tt0095373"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Inherit the Wind (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/inherit-the-wind-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Inherit the Wind" (1988).
Constraints:
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Source [1]: Title: Inherit the Wind (1988). Release date: 03/20/1988 (US). Genre: Drama and TV Movie. Runtime: 1h 36m.
Source [2]: Title: Inherit the Wind (1988 film). Type: American legal drama television film. Director: David Greene. Writer: John Gay. Based on: 1955 play of the same name by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee.
Source [3]: Plot: Based on a real-life case in 1925. Two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Source [4]: Cast: Kirk Douglas as Matthew Harrison Brady, Jason Robards as Harry Drummond. (Mentions 24 actors total).
Source [5]: Play details (not strictly film details, but mentions characters Howard and Melinda in the play context).

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Greene
- **Networks / Studios**: David Greene Productions, Vincent Pictures, Robert Papazian Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kirk Douglas** as *Matthew Harrison Brady*
- **Jason Robards** as *Harry Drummond*
- **Darren McGavin** as *E.K. Hornbeck*
- **John Harkins** as *Judge*
- **Megan Follows** as *Rachel Brown*
- **Kyle Secor** as *Bertram Cates*
- **Michael Ensign** as *Reverend Brown*
- **Don Hood** as *Mayor*
- **Jean Simmons** as *Lucy Brady*
- **Josh Clark** as *Davenport*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Inherit the Wind online?
Inherit the Wind is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?
Inherit the Wind holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Inherit the Wind and when was it released?
Inherit the Wind is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by David Greene.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Inherit the Wind — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/241492)
- [Inherit the Wind (1988 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inherit_the_Wind_(1988_film))
- [Inherit the Wind (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/241492-inherit-the-wind/cast)
- [Inherit the Wind Cast: Kirk Douglas, Jason Robards & More](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/inherit-the-wind/1086966/credits/)
- [Inherit the Wind](https://en-academic.com/)

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