Legion (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, Legion is an action, fantasy and horror film directed by Scott Stewart, running about 100 minutes. “When the last angel falls, the fight for mankind begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope for survival lies in a group of strangers trapped in an out-of-the-way, desert diner with the Archangel Michael.
Who’s in it. Legion stars Paul Bettany as Michael, Dennis Quaid as Bob Hanson, Kevin Durand as Gabriel and Kate Walsh as Sandra Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Legion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Legion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legion (2010)?
- In US, Legion is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Legion worth watching?
- Legion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legion?
- Legion stars Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid, Kevin Durand, Kate Walsh and Doug Jones.
- When was Legion released?
- Legion was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.