Legend (2015)
Kernel Score: 80% · 4,200 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: 2015-09-09
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is Legend worth watching?
Worth watching. Tom Hardy plays both of the Kray twins, the notorious London gangsters, and the double act is the whole show. It's stylish and violent, though the story is thinner than the performances.
Watch it if you
- like British gangster films
- enjoy big dual performances
- want 60s London style
Skip it if you
- want a deep crime drama
- dislike violence
Best for: Crime night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Legend
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.
Legend parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Legend (R) is a gangster biography depicting real violent crimes committed by the Kray twins.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts robberies and murders committed by real-life violent gangsters, per R rating and keywords.
- Language: Moderate — R-rated crime drama likely includes strong profanity typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) — 88%: Fierce crime drama.
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Director
Cast
- Tom Hardy as Ronald Kray / Reginald Kray
- Emily Browning as Frances Shea
- Christopher Eccleston as Leonard 'Nipper' Read
- David Thewlis as Leslie Payne
- Taron Egerton as Mad Teddy Smith
- Chazz Palminteri as Angelo Bruno
- Colin Morgan as Frank Shea
- Paul Bettany as Charlie Richardson
- Tara Fitzgerald as Elsie Shea
- Paul Anderson as Albert Donoghue
Legend FAQ
Is Legend worth watching?
Worth watching. Tom Hardy plays both of the Kray twins, the notorious London gangsters, and the double act is the whole show. It's stylish and violent, though the story is thinner than the performances.
Where can I watch Legend?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Legend OK for kids?
Legend is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Legend (R) is a gangster biography depicting real violent crimes committed by the Kray twins.
What movies are like Legend?
If you liked Legend, try Blow, The Departed, Scarface and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within.