Legend (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2015, Legend is a thriller and crime film directed by Brian Helgeland, running about 132 minutes. “Love, fight, live, rule like a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.
Who’s in it. Legend stars Tom Hardy as Ronald Kray / Reginald Kray, Emily Browning as Frances Shea, Christopher Eccleston as Leonard 'Nipper' Read and David Thewlis as Leslie Payne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Legend has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Legend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legend (2015)?
- In US, Legend is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Legend worth watching?
- Legend holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Legend?
- Legend stars Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Christopher Eccleston, David Thewlis and Taron Egerton.
- When was Legend released?
- Legend was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.