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The Legend of 420 (2017): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Legend of 420 is a 2017 comedy documentary directed by Peter Spirer, starring Henry Rollins, Tommy Chong and W. Earl Brown. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $357.2 million worldwide on a $180 million budget. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
worldwide gross
$357.2M
budget
$180M
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The Legend of 420 (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Peter Spirer
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$180M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of 420 About?

The premise of The Legend of 420 without spoilers.

This irreverent documentary explores the fascinating and complex history of marijuana, charting its journey from counterculture symbol to the forefront of modern legalization debates. It examines the highs and lows of cannabis use, delving into its cultural impact and the ongoing battles surrounding its legality.

The Legend of 420 Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • cannabis
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Cast & crew

The Legend of 420 Cast & Characters

Henry Rollins leads the cast, with Tommy Chong and W. Earl Brown. Directed by Peter Spirer; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Legend of 420

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From the director

More from Peter Spirer

More films directed by Peter Spirer: Sacheen: Breaking the Silence, Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation, Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth and Soulja Boy: The Movie.

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Ratings

The Legend of 420 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Legend of 420 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

The Legend of 420 Box Office & Budget

The Legend of 420 grossed $357.2 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $126.6 million came from the US and Canada and $230.6 million (65%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$357.2M

2.0× its budget

US & Canada
$126.6M
International
$230.6M
Budget
$180M
US & Canada 35% Rest of the world 65%
Cars

Cars in The Legend of 420

2 cars on screen: the 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre and the 1972 Volkswagen 1302 Typ 1.

  • 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre in The Legend of 420 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Important role
  • 1972 Volkswagen 1302 Typ 1 in The Legend of 420 1972 Volkswagen 1302 Typ 1 Background role

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FAQ

The Legend of 420 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Legend of 420, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of 420?

The Legend of 420 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Legend of 420 released?

The Legend of 420 was released on September 20, 2017.

Who directed The Legend of 420?

The Legend of 420 was directed by Peter Spirer.

More films by Peter Spirer

Who is in the cast of The Legend of 420?

The Legend of 420 stars Henry Rollins, Tommy Chong and W. Earl Brown, among 11 credited actors.

How much did The Legend of 420 make at the box office?

The Legend of 420 grossed $357.2 million worldwide ($126.6 million domestic, $230.6 million international) on a budget of $180 million.

How is The Legend of 420 rated?

The Legend of 420 has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Legend of 420 have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of 420 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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