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Inheritance (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Inheritance is a 2025 thriller directed by Neil Burger, starring Phoebe Dynevor as Maya, Rhys Ifans and Majd Eid. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $425,035 worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
worldwide gross
$425K
Echo Score
53
Metascore
55
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Inheritance (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Neil Burger
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Miramax
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Inheritance About?

The premise of Inheritance without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Following the death of a wealthy and influential patriarch, his wife and daughter discover a shocking secret inheritance. This revelation sets in motion a series of events that threatens to expose damaging truths and ultimately destroy their lives.

Inheritance Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • conspiracy thriller
  • calling someone a cunt
  • slapping a woman
  • female topless nudity
  • female star appears topless
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

Inheritance Cast & Characters

Phoebe Dynevor leads the cast as Maya, with Rhys Ifans as Sam and Majd Eid as Khalil Jamal. Directed by Neil Burger; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Neil Burger

More films directed by Neil Burger, best-rated first: The Illusionist, Limitless, Interview with the Assassin and The Lucky Ones.

Full filmography
Ratings

Inheritance Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Inheritance 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 53/100, strongest in art & craft (75) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

53 /100

Inheritance Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Inheritance demonstrates a striking visual approach but struggles to deliver consistent narrative and emotional engagement. While critics and viewers often praise the film’s innovative camera work and kinetic style, they also cite uneven pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a predictable plot as persistent flaws. The lead performance draws some commendation, but supporting roles lack depth and the central storyline fails to fully cohere. As a result, the film offers moments of intrigue but ultimately delivers a mixed experience that limits its broader appeal.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 75

    In terms of art and craft, Inheritance is marked by an inventive camera strategy and textured production elements. The guerrilla-style shooting and measured editing generate an energetic atmosphere that many reviewers found engaging. Although some criticism notes that the stylistic choices occasionally overshadow narrative substance, the visual design remains the clearest strength. Overall, the direction and cinematography offer a purposeful aesthetic that elevates the film’s technical ambition.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, Inheritance exhibits uneven development across its ensemble. Dynevor’s focused presence earns recognition for sustaining interest, yet supporting roles lack depth and chemistry, reducing emotional resonance. Critics and viewers both observed limited character arcs and occasional flat performances. Thus, the film’s capacity to evoke empathy is hindered by inconsistent portrayal and scarce emotional layering.

  • Story & Flow 45

    In terms of story and flow, Inheritance delivers a conceptually straightforward espionage plot that many found predictable. The pacing oscillates between brisk set pieces and languid exposition, resulting in uneven engagement. While some reviewers appreciated the gradual reveals and plausible ending, the narrative’s reliance on clichés and unresolved subplots undercuts overall coherence. Consequently, the storytelling yields moments of intrigue but falls short of sustained momentum.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    When considering sensory experience, Inheritance leans heavily on its visual and sound design to create immediacy. The naturalistic sound patterns and unobtrusive score support the vérité ambience, while the cinematography maintains a consistent visual tone. Although musical motifs remain modest and occasionally fade into the background, the film’s technical sound and visual cohesion contribute to a focused atmospheric impact.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    In terms of rewatch factor, Inheritance offers limited replay value beyond its initial novelty. Viewers noted that once the distinctive shooting style and plot twists become familiar, the film’s modest narrative and character shortcomings become more apparent. The absence of deeper thematic layers or significant surprises reduces its lasting appeal. Overall, the movie provides transient intrigue but lacks the complexity to reward repeated viewings.

Plot

Inheritance Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Inheritance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Maya Phoebe Dynevor has spent the last nine months as her mother Laura’s primary caregiver, a quiet period filled with small rituals and a steady ache that Maya can’t quite name. Laura’s kindness and belief in happiness being shared linger in Jess’s memories as well, painting Laura as someone who dedicated herself to helping others. Yet Maya finds it hard to express her own feelings, often turning inward and seeking numbness instead of words. The funeral brings an unsettled reunion with their estranged father, Sam Rhys Ifans, who appears apologetic and eager to make amends. He offers Maya a job, a tempting but unconventional path that promises money—specifically, a lucrative daily rate—that could pull her out of the apartment and into a world she’s never navigated before.

Full summary

The whole story of Inheritance, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Inheritance Box Office

Inheritance grossed $425,035 worldwide. $192,223 came from the US and Canada and $232,812 (55%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$425K

US & Canada
$192.2K
International
$232.8K
US & Canada 45% Rest of the world 55%
Videos

Inheritance Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Inheritance.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Inheritance?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Inheritance Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Caccia all'eredità” and “争产合家欢”.

Also known as
  • Caccia all'eredità
  • 争产合家欢
  • 怪叔叔的遗产
  • Uma Herança Inusitada
  • Miras Bulmacası
  • Спадщина
  • L'Héritage
  • มรดกอลเวง
  • חידת הירושה
  • Nasljedstvo
  • Zapeklité dědictví
  • Thừa Kế Đâu Có Dễ
+8 more
  • Die Erbschaft
  • Az örökség
  • La herencia del tío
  • Caccia all’eredità
  • 爭產大作戰
  • 울 가족의 유산
  • 遺産"争"続?!
  • Дядюшкино наследство, კლება

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FAQ

Inheritance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Inheritance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Inheritance?

Inheritance runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Inheritance released?

Inheritance was released on January 24, 2025.

Who directed Inheritance?

Inheritance was directed by Neil Burger.

More films by Neil Burger

Who is in the cast of Inheritance?

Inheritance stars Phoebe Dynevor as Maya, Rhys Ifans as Sam and Majd Eid as Khalil Jamal, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Inheritance make at the box office?

Inheritance grossed $425,035 worldwide ($192,223 domestic, $232,812 international).

How is Inheritance rated?

Inheritance has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Inheritance have a post-credit scene?

No. Inheritance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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