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HORROR . 1978 . 1h 42m . 5.4/10

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"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.

Starring Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey
Box Office $11.4M
5.4/10
Rating
$11.4M
Box Office
1h 42m
Runtime
1978
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+355% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Box office
The Legacy earned $11.4M worldwide on a $2.5M budget — a 355% return on investment.
Cast
Katharine Ross stars as Margaret Walsh in The Legacy.
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Year context
The Legacy was released 48 years ago in 1978.
The Legacy is a Horror film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

BOX OFFICE

$2.5M
Budget
$11.4M
Revenue
+355%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Rating
5.4/10 (77 votes)
Budget
$2,500,000
Box Office
$11,364,985
Profit
+$8,864,985

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Legacy about?
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.
How long is The Legacy?
The Legacy has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in The Legacy?
The cast of The Legacy includes Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing, Ian Hogg.
How much did The Legacy make at the box office?
The Legacy earned $11,364,985 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,500,000.
What is the rating of The Legacy?
The Legacy has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 77 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Horror
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