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Legend

1985Movie1 h 34 minPG

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes34%73%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

There may never be another dawn.

Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.

Feels like

  • High Fantasy Epic
  • Mythical Forest Setting
  • Ridley Scott Visual Spectacle
  • Jerry Goldsmith Score
  • Classic Good vs Evil
  • Whimsical & Bizarre Creatures
  • Nostalgic 80s Cinema
  • Pure Escapism
  • Romantic Hero's Journey

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
William Hjortsberg
Produced by
Arnon Milchan
Music by
Christopher Franke, Jerry Goldsmith, Edgar Froese

Everyone

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Facts

August 28, 1985 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
August 28, 1985
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Rump Roast, Dark Is Evil, Noodle Incident +9

  • Rump Roast
  • Dark Is Evil
  • Noodle Incident
  • Card-Carrying Villain
  • Wrestler in All of Us
  • Pig Man
  • Must Make Amends
  • Faint in Shock
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Engagement Challenge
  • Evil Laugh
  • What Happened to the Mouse?

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Legend?"

Questions about Legend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Legend?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Legend from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 49 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Legend worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 34%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is Legend okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Legend?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Legend good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Legend a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What tropes does Legend use?

Rump RoastDark Is EvilNoodle IncidentCard-Carrying VillainWrestler in All of UsPig ManMust Make AmendsFaint in ShockBait-and-SwitchEngagement ChallengeEvil LaughWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Rump Roast, Dark Is Evil, and Noodle Incident.