Legionnaire (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Legionnaire is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Peter MacDonald, running about 98 minutes. “A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Legionnaire stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alain Lefevre, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Luther, Steven Berkoff as Sgt. Steinkampf and Nicholas Farrell as Mackintosh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Legionnaire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Legionnaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legionnaire 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 Legionnaire (1998)?
- In US, Legionnaire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Legionnaire worth watching?
- Legionnaire holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legionnaire?
- Legionnaire stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Steven Berkoff, Nicholas Farrell and Jim Carter.
- When was Legionnaire released?
- Legionnaire was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.