The Legend of Hei (2019)
Kernel Score: 90% · 445 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Action
Released: 2019-08-27
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch The Legend of Hei
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Free with ads: The CW, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When cat spirit Luo Xiaohei's home is deforested by humans, he must find a new one. He runs into a group of other spirit creatures who take him under their wing with dreams of reconquering the land they say is rightfully theirs. However, they run into a human known as Wuxian who separates Luo Xiaohei from the other spirits and the two go on a journey, with the cat spirit learning to control his abilities as well as forming his own thoughts on whether or not he should ally with the spirits or the humans.
The Legend of Hei parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this animated fantasy follows a cat spirit displaced by deforestation who must choose between warring human and spirit worlds.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
MTJJ
Cast
- Shan Xin as Luo Xiaohei / Nezha (voice)
- Liu Mingyue as Wuxian (voice)
- Hao Xianghai as Fengxi (voice)
- Ding Dang as Luozhu (voice)
- Yuntu Cao as Xuhuai (voice)
- Sheng Feng as Tianhu (voice)
- Chen Siyu as Jiulao (voice)
The Legend of Hei FAQ
Is The Legend of Hei good?
The Legend of Hei has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 445 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Legend of Hei?
In the US you can stream The Legend of Hei on Crunchyroll, watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Legend of Hei OK for kids?
The Legend of Hei is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this animated fantasy follows a cat spirit displaced by deforestation who must choose between warring human and spirit worlds.
What movies are like The Legend of Hei?
If you liked The Legend of Hei, try 10 Lives, Jiang Ziya, Green Snake and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender.