Character Relationship Map: Hereditary

Characters

• Annie Graham (played by Toni Collette) — protagonist

  Grieving mother and miniature artist haunted by her family's dark occult legacy.

• Peter Graham (played by Alex Wolff) — protagonist

  Traumatized teenage son struggling with guilt and supernatural possession.

• Steve Graham (played by Gabriel Byrne) — supporting

  Annie's supportive but increasingly helpless husband.

• Charlie Graham (played by Milly Shapiro) — supporting

  Eccentric, socially awkward daughter with a fascination for the occult.

• History Teacher (played by Bus Riley) — supporting

  Educator who briefly interacts with students during a classroom scene.

• Joan (played by Ann Dowd) — supporting

  Compassionate support group leader secretly serving the cult.

• Ellen Taper Leigh (uncredited) (played by Pat Barnett Carr) — minor

  Deceased grandmother whose passing triggers the main plot.

• Student #2 (played by BriAnn Rachele) — minor

  Classroom attendee interacting with peers.

• Student #1 (played by Harrison Nell) — minor

  Classroom attendee in the school environment.

• Aaron (played by Brock McKinney) — supporting

  Support group attendee and friend of the Graham family.

• Bridget (played by Mallory Bechtel) — supporting

  Friend of Annie Graham who offers emotional support.

• Group Leader (played by Jarrod Phillips) — minor

  Facilitator of the grief support group attended by the Graham family.

• Charlie's Teacher (played by Christy Summerhays) — supporting

  Educator dealing with Charlie's behavioral issues.

• Cult Member (uncredited) (played by Rachelle Hardy) — cameo

  Participant in the Paimon cult rituals.

Key Relationships

• Peter Graham → Charlie Graham (ally)
• Annie Graham → Joan (mentor)
• Annie Graham → Peter Graham (ally)
• Cult Member (uncredited) → Ellen Taper Leigh (uncredited) (ally)
• Charlie's Teacher → Student #2 (mentor)
• History Teacher → Student #1 (mentor)
• Group Leader → Aaron (colleague)
• Steve Graham → Annie Graham (love_interest)
• Bridget → Aaron (friend)
• Steve Graham → Peter Graham (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A family's descent into supernatural horror following the death of their secretive grandmother

Plot Progression

1. The Unsettling Inheritance
2. The Descent Begins
3. Shattered Foundations
4. The Unveiling