The Legend of Hei (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2019, The Legend of Hei is an action, fantasy and animation film directed by MTJJ, running about 102 minutes. “One Small Spirit Will Determine the Fate of the World.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When cat spirit Luo Xiaohei's home is deforested by humans, he must find a new one. He runs into a group of other spirit creatures who take him under their wing with dreams of reconquering the land they say is rightfully theirs. However, they run into a human known as Wuxian who separates Luo Xiaohei from the other spirits and the two go on a journey, with the cat spirit learning to control his abilities as well as forming his own thoughts on whether or not he should ally with the spirits or the humans.
Who’s in it. The Legend of Hei stars Shan Xin as Luo Xiaohei / Nezha (voice), Liu Mingyue as Wuxian (voice), Hao Xianghai as Fengxi (voice) and Wang Zhen as Wu Xian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Legend of Hei sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $48M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Legend of Hei page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Legend of Hei tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Legend of Hei (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Legend of Hei change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Legend of Hei worth watching?
- The Legend of Hei holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Legend of Hei?
- The Legend of Hei stars Shan Xin, Liu Mingyue, Hao Xianghai, Wang Zhen and Ding Dang.
- When was The Legend of Hei released?
- The Legend of Hei was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.