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The Heritage

5.71978MovieDrama

Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse…

DirectorAnders Refn
WritersAnders Refn·Flemming Quist Møller

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Heritage isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Denmark. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Anders Refn

JOJens Okking
Jens Okking
Baron Helmuth
HHHelle Hertz
Helle Hertz
Baroness Alvilda
BUBodil Udsen
Bodil Udsen
Dowager Baroness Juliane
PRPoul Reichhardt
Poul Reichhardt
Vicar Adolf Mascani
BSBirgit Sadolin
Birgit Sadolin
Johanne Mascani
SBStine Bierlich
Stine Bierlich
Karen
AHAnne Marie Helger
Anne Marie Helger
Frøken Jansen
AOAllan Olsen
Allan Olsen
Julius
JGJudy Gringer
Judy Gringer
Maren
MDMasja Dessau
Masja Dessau
SEStefan Ekman
Stefan Ekman
ULUlla Lock
Ulla Lock

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The Heritage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Heritage?

The Heritage isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Denmark. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Heritage on Netflix?

No, The Heritage is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Heritage on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Heritage isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Heritage for free?

The Heritage isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Heritage?

The Heritage hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 13, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.