Logan (2017)
Kernel Score: 88% · 20,185 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2017-02-28
Runtime: 137 minutes
Is Logan worth watching?
Must-watch. Logan strips the superhero film down to a tired old man, a dying mentor and a child who needs protecting. It is brutal and sad, and it cares more about its characters than about spectacle, which sets it apart from most superhero films.
Watch it if you
- want a mature, emotional superhero story
- like road-trip dramas with violence
- have followed Wolverine through earlier films
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence and strong language
- want light superhero fun
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Logan
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.
Logan parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Logan is a hard-R superhero film with graphic violence and a bittersweet, mature father-son style story.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — R-rated with graphic, brutal violence typical of the character; keywords include self-destruction and dystopia.
- Language: Strong — R rating includes strong, frequent profanity typical of this franchise entry.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Logan
If you liked Logan, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — 95%: A hard-edged action film with a surprisingly tender core
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — 84%: Wolverine again, in a very different mood
- The Terminator (1984) — 90%: Relentless, lean sci-fi action
- The Return (2003) — 81%: Quiet journey about a father and his children
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007) — 79%: A hard Western about a mission and a bond
- X2 (2003) — 80%: The strongest of the earlier X-Men films
Director
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as Logan / X-24
- Dafne Keen as Laura
- Patrick Stewart as Charles
- Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela
- Boyd Holbrook as Pierce
- Stephen Merchant as Caliban
- Richard E. Grant as Dr. Rice
- Stephen Dunlevy as Macon
- Eriq La Salle as Will Munson
- Elise Neal as Kathryn Munson
Logan FAQ
Is Logan worth watching?
Must-watch. Logan strips the superhero film down to a tired old man, a dying mentor and a child who needs protecting. It is brutal and sad, and it cares more about its characters than about spectacle, which sets it apart from most superhero films.
Where can I watch Logan?
In the US you can stream Logan on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Logan OK for kids?
Logan is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Logan is a hard-R superhero film with graphic violence and a bittersweet, mature father-son style story.
What movies are like Logan?
If you liked Logan, try Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Terminator and The Return.