I Am Legend (2007)
Will Smith commands the screen in this gripping post-apocalyptic thriller about humanity's last survivor fighting a monstrous viral plague in an empty New York City.
I Am Legend - Movie Information
- Original Title: I Am Legend
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 41m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 12, 2007 (Indonesia), December 14, 2007 (United States - PG-13), December 14, 2007 (Canada - R), December 26, 2007 (United Kingdom - 15), January 10, 2008 (Germany - 16), December 19, 2007 (France - 12), December 14, 2007 (India), January 3, 2008 (New Zealand), January 3, 2008 (Australia - M), December 14, 2007 (Brazil - 14), January 18, 2008 (Mexico - B), January 11, 2008 (Italy - T), December 19, 2007 (Spain - 12), December 12, 2007 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Mən Əfsanəyəm (AZ), 末日传奇 (CN), Soy leyenda (ES), Jestem Legendą (PL), Tôi Là Huyền Thoại (VN), من افسانهام (IR), אני האגדה (IL), 魔間傳奇 (TW)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Weed Road Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment, Heyday Films, Original Film
- Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
I Am Legend - Plot
Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.
I Am Legend - Trailer
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I Am Legend - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Francis Lawrence
Main Cast
- Will Smith
- Alice Braga
- Charlie Tahan
- Dash Mihok
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield
- Willow Smith
- Emma Thompson
- Darrell Foster
- Joanna Numata
- Samuel Glen
Writers
- Akiva Goldsman
- Mark Protosevich
Producers
- James Lassiter
- Neal H. Moritz
- David Heyman
- Akiva Goldsman
I Am Legend - FAQs
What is the ending of I Am Legend explained?
In the theatrical ending, Neville sacrifices himself by detonating a grenade to protect Anna and Ethan, passing on a vial of the cure. An alternate ending — widely considered more faithful to the source novel — shows Neville realizing the infected are sentient beings seeking their own, leading him to release them and escape with Anna.
Is I Am Legend based on a true story?
No, I Am Legend is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Richard Matheson's 1954 science fiction novel of the same name. The story is entirely fictional, though its themes of pandemic, isolation, and societal collapse resonate with real-world fears about viral outbreaks.
Where can you stream or watch I Am Legend?
I Am Legend is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It can also be rented via Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability may vary by region — check JustWatch for up-to-date options in your area.
Who are the main actors in I Am Legend?
Will Smith leads the film as virologist Robert Neville, delivering a largely solo performance. Alice Braga plays survivor Anna Montez, and Charlie Tahan appears as young Ethan. Emma Thompson has a brief but pivotal role as Dr. Alice Krippin, the scientist whose cancer cure triggers the catastrophic viral outbreak.
What is I Am Legend about?
I Am Legend follows Robert Neville, a military scientist immune to a man-made virus that has wiped out humanity and transformed survivors into nocturnal, aggressive creatures. Alone in a desolate New York City, he broadcasts daily radio messages hoping to find other survivors while working to develop a cure — unaware he is being hunted.
What is the age rating for I Am Legend?
I Am Legend is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 13 without parental guidance. The film contains intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, frightening creature imagery, and some disturbing thematic content related to pandemic, loss, and survival.
How long is I Am Legend?
I Am Legend has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes (101 minutes). The film maintains a taut, atmospheric pace throughout, balancing quieter character-driven moments of isolation and grief with intense, high-stakes action sequences as Neville confronts the infected creatures after dark.
Did I Am Legend win any awards?
I Am Legend earned several nominations and wins at genre-focused ceremonies. Will Smith received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor. The film was also recognized at the MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards. Its visual effects — particularly the eerily depopulated New York City — were widely praised by critics and industry peers.
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