Legionnaire

1998·Movie
1h 38min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes29%31%

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Legionnaire fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.

Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.
Foreign LegionDesert Warfare1920s North AfricaAction & AdventureBetrayal & RedemptionBrotherhoodHistorical DramaVisceral Combat

Crew

Directed by:
Peter MacDonald, Matthew Sharp, Cliff Lanning
Written by:
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich, Sheldon Lettich
Produced by:
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich, Samuel Hadida
Composed by:
John Altman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Legionnaire

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Where can I stream Legionnaire legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuKanopyPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

Legionnaire is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Legionnaire worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Legionnaire rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Legionnaire?

1 h 38 min

Legionnaire runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Legionnaire?

Critics29
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Legionnaire higher (43) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Legionnaire a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$68 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $68 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Legionnaire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Legionnaire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Legionnaire in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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