I Am Legend (2007)
Kernel Score: 82% · 16,611 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2007-12-12
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is I Am Legend worth watching?
Worth watching. Will Smith carries most of the film alone as the last man in an emptied New York, and the quiet first half is the best part. The second half turns into a more ordinary monster story.
Watch it if you
- like post-apocalyptic survival stories
- enjoy a one-man show
- want a short, tense sci-fi
Skip it if you
- want a smart, original ending
- dislike CGI creatures
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch I Am Legend
- Stream: VIX
- Free with ads: VIX
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that I Am Legend is a PG-13 post-apocalyptic thriller featuring a lone survivor fighting infected zombie-like creatures, with intense scares and loss.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains intense zombie-creature attacks and life-threatening danger throughout, fitting its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like I Am Legend
If you liked I Am Legend, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- 28 Days Later (2002) — 82%: Eerie, fast infection thriller set in an empty city
- Train to Busan (2016) — 86%: Fast, tense zombie film with heart
- Twelve Monkeys (1995) — 87%: Twisty time-travel disaster story
- The Road (2009) — 77%: Bleak journey through a ruined world
- 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) — 77%: Tense survival story with an unreliable shelter
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) — 85%: Smart, popular sci-fi about a world changed
Director
Cast
- Will Smith as Robert Neville
- Alice Braga as Anna Montez
- Charlie Tahan as Ethan
- Dash Mihok as Alpha Male
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Zoe Neville
- Willow Smith as Marley Neville
- Emma Thompson as Dr. Alice Krippin
- Darrell Foster as Mike - Military Escort
- Joanna Numata as Alpha Female
- Samuel Glen as Military Driver - Jay
I Am Legend FAQ
Is I Am Legend worth watching?
Worth watching. Will Smith carries most of the film alone as the last man in an emptied New York, and the quiet first half is the best part. The second half turns into a more ordinary monster story.
Where can I watch I Am Legend?
In the US you can stream I Am Legend on VIX , watch it free with ads on VIX and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is I Am Legend OK for kids?
I Am Legend is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that I Am Legend is a PG-13 post-apocalyptic thriller featuring a lone survivor fighting infected zombie-like creatures, with intense scares and loss.
What movies are like I Am Legend?
If you liked I Am Legend, try 28 Days Later, Train to Busan, Twelve Monkeys and The Road.