Legend (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Legend is a 2015 biographical thriller directed by Brian Helgeland, starring Tom Hardy, Taron Egerton and Emily Browning. It is based on The Profession of Violence by John Pearson. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $43 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Legend About?
The premise of Legend without spoilers, adapted from The Profession of Violence by John Pearson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1960s London, Reggie Kray's captivating charm masks a dangerous temper, as he and his twin brother Ronnie establish a criminal empire. Through robberies, murders, and lucrative nightclub ventures, the brothers’ reign of terror escalates, fueled by violence and intimidation. As Detective Read investigates, their notoriety captures the public’s attention, creating a media frenzy that contributes to their increasingly chaotic downfall.
Legend Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay
- gay gangster
- gay party
- gay orgy
- 1960s
- gay brother
- tough gay guy
- gay criminal
- identical twins
- shot in the forehead
- watching gay porn
- boyfriend boyfriend relationship
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- gay protagonist
- gangster
- extortion
- electric torture
- torture
- london england
- england
- stabbing
- punched in the stomach
- year 1957
- cockney
- cockney accent
- cruelty
- bouncer
- boxer
- money
- fictional court
- hit on the head
- crime war
- distrust
- shootout
- biting off someone's ear
- gang war
- viciousness
- blood
- fraud
- assault
- bloody face
- nose bandage
- nosebleed
- death of daughter
- dead body
- hired assassin
- grave
- spitting on someone
- bloody nose
- hit over the head with a bottle
- protection racket
Where to Watch Legend
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Legend Cast
Tom Hardy leads the cast, with Taron Egerton and Emily Browning. Directed by Brian Helgeland.
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Director Brian Helgeland
Legend Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Legend 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
1.3K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Legend Plot Summary
What happens in Legend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Reggie Kray stepping out of his East End London apartment, bringing a cup of tea to two policemen who are parked in a car, watching him closely. A voiceover from Frances, Reggie’s love interest, introduces us to one of the policemen, named Nipper Read. This portrayal sets a tone of tension, as Reggie brazenly mocks their surveillance efforts. He soon embarks on a mission to find his missing associate, his driver Frank. Regie’s journey takes him to Frank’s apartment, where he is immediately captivated by Frances, who greets him despite her disapproving mother dismissing him. Driving through the streets, they manage to evade the police tail, leading to a moment of levity when Ronnie Kray, Reggie’s twin brother, shares a bizarre story about willed pudding.
Full summary
The whole story of Legend, scene by scene
Legend Box Office
Legend grossed $43 million worldwide. $1.9 million came from the US and Canada and $41.1 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43M
- US & Canada
- $1.9M
- International
- $41.1M
Legend Trailers & Videos
21 videos: 4 trailers, 1 teaser, 6 clips, 8 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer LEGEND - Official Trailer - Starring Tom Hardy As London's Most Notorious Twins
- Trailer LEGEND - TOM HARDY AS BOTH REGGIE & RONNIE KRAY
- Trailer Legend - Trailer - Available Now
- Teaser Official Teaser Trailer
How Well Do You Know Legend?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character portrayed as the twin brother in 'Legend'?
Cars in Legend
20 cars on screen, including the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL and the 1965 Lincoln Continental.
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1971 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1959 Ford Popular Minor role
Legend Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “黑道传奇” and “金牌黑帮”.
- Also known as
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- 黑道传奇
- 金牌黑帮
- Легенда [Legend]
- Lendas do Crime
- Legend - Legenden der Unterwelt
- Легенда
- Legenda
- אגדת האחים קריי
- Δίδυμοι Θρύλοι
- Gangsteri de legendă
- 레전드
- Legendy zločinu
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- 传奇
- Efsane
- 金牌黑幫
- Légende
- Leģenda
- Leyendas del crimen
- อาชญากรแฝด แสบมหาประลัย
- 大時代, ლეგენდა
- Song Sinh Sát Thủ
- افسانه
- レジェンド 狂気の美学
- الأسطورة
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Legend FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Legend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Legend?
Legend runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Legend released?
Legend was released on November 20, 2015.
Who directed Legend?
Legend was directed by Brian Helgeland.
More films by Brian Helgeland Who is in the cast of Legend?
Legend stars Tom Hardy, Taron Egerton and Emily Browning.
Where can I watch Legend?
In the US, Legend is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Legend make at the box office?
Legend grossed $43 million worldwide ($1.9 million domestic, $41.1 million international).
How is Legend rated?
Legend has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is Legend based on a book?
Yes. Legend is adapted from The Profession of Violence by John Pearson.
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