Urban Legend (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Urban Legend is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Jamie Blanks, running about 100 minutes. “What you don't believe can kill you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
Who’s in it. Urban Legend stars Alicia Witt as Natalie Simon, Jared Leto as Paul Gardener, Rebecca Gayheart as Brenda Bates and Michael Rosenbaum as Parker Riley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Urban Legend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Urban Legend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Urban Legend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Urban Legend (1998)?
- In US, Urban Legend is available to 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 Urban Legend worth watching?
- Urban Legend holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Urban Legend?
- Urban Legend stars Alicia Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, Michael Rosenbaum and Loretta Devine.
- When was Urban Legend released?
- Urban Legend was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.