Legend
1985 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 6.3 · 36% critics
In a timeless mythical forest, a chosen forest dweller must embark on a heroic quest. Tasked with rescuing a princess and stopping a demonic Lord of Darkness, he risks plunging the world into a never-ending ice age.
Also known as Legend of Darkness · Legend (Director's Cut)
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-08-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Critic score
- 36/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (1,384 votes)
- Budget
- $24,500,000
About
If you want a dark, old-school fairy-tale fantasy with gorgeous costumes and a strong sense of wonder, Legend may work for you; Not for you if you want a clear, tightly paced story or a light, kid-friendly adventure, and it may not match the vibe of Willow or Return to Oz.
Pros: Stunning practical effects; Immersive fantasy setting; Strong villain presence | Cons: Story feels messy; Too dark for kids; Tone mismatch for adults
Themes
- witch
- princess
- monster
- magic
- winter
- sword
- hell
- mythology
- romance
- snow
- sorcerer
- duel
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 1987 · nominated
Cast & crew
Tom Cruise
as Jack
Mia Sara
as Princess Lili
Tim Curry
as Lord of "Darkness"
David Bennent
as Honeythorn Gump
Alice Playten
as Blix
Billy Barty
as Screwball
Cork Hubbert
as Brown Tom
Peter O'Farrell
as Pox
Kiran Shah
as Blunder
Annabelle Lanyon
as Oona
Directed by Ridley Scott