Legally Blonde (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, Legally Blonde is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Luketic, running about 96 minutes. “Don't judge a book by its hair color!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school, but while there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just looks.
Who’s in it. Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, Luke Wilson as Emmett, Matthew Davis as Warner and Selma Blair as Vivian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Legally Blonde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $141.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Legally Blonde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legally Blonde tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legally Blonde (2001)?
- In US, Legally Blonde is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Legally Blonde worth watching?
- Legally Blonde holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legally Blonde?
- Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Matthew Davis, Selma Blair and Victor Garber.
- When was Legally Blonde released?
- Legally Blonde was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.