Legend (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, Legend is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 94 minutes. “There may never be another dawn.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Legend stars Tom Cruise as Jack, Mia Sara as Princess Lili, Tim Curry as Lord of "Darkness" and David Bennent as Honeythorn Gump, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Legend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legend (1985)?
- In US, Legend is available to 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legend?
- Legend stars Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent and Alice Playten.
- When was Legend released?
- Legend was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.