I Am Legend

Name: I Am Legend
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2007-12-12
Cast: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Salli Richardson-Whitfield

2007 | 101 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it was a solid box office hit. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Twelve Monkeys or The Terminator, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$585 million worldwide on a $150 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 897K people sought it out in the past year