Inherit the Wind
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
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Where can I watch Inherit the Wind in the United States?
Inherit the Wind is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Inherit the Wind on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Inherit the Wind is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Hoopla, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch Inherit the Wind for free?
Inherit the Wind streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind scores 7.7 on The Movie Database, 8.1 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind stars Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene Kelly, Dick York, and Donna Anderson. Stanley Kramer is the director.
How long is Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind runs 2h 8m (128 minutes).
When did Inherit the Wind come out?
Inherit the Wind was released on July 7, 1960.
Which studio made Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was produced by Stanley Kramer Productions and United Artists in the United States.
What was the budget for Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did Inherit the Wind make at the box office?
Inherit the Wind grossed $2,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
What languages is Inherit the Wind in?
Inherit the Wind is in English and Italian, and its original language is English.
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