The Legacy
1978, English. Directed by Richard Marquand.
It is a birthright of living death...
A couple attempts to unravel a sinister plot within the English countryside estate of a dying man who has gathered an eclectic and notable group of house guests.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.4/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Legacy
The Legacy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 1978.
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Cast & crew
- Richard MarquandDirector
- Katharine RossMargaret Walsh
- Sam ElliottPete Danner
- Roger DaltreyClive Jackson
- John StandingJason Mountolive
- Ian HoggHarry
- Margaret TyzackNurse Adams
- Charles GrayKarl Liebnecht
- Lee MontagueJacques Grandier
- Hildegard NeilBarbara Kirstenburg
- Marianne BroomeMaria
- Patsy SmartCook
- William AbneyButler
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Wheeler, Jimmy Sangster, Patrick Tilley
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $11M
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The Legacy: quick answers
Is The Legacy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legacy?
The Legacy runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Legacy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legacy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legacy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legacy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Legacy on?
The Legacy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legacy?
If you liked The Legacy, try Mortuary, Dead of Night, Nightwing.
Who directed The Legacy?
The Legacy (1978) was directed by Richard Marquand and stars Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey.