IMDb 7.2 2007 HD

I Am Legend

I Am Legend

2007
Drama Science Fiction Thriller
101 min PG-13 USA
7.211 / 10
7.2 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Francis Lawrence / Jeffrey Wetzel / Michael Tadross Jr.
Starring
Will Smith / Alice Braga / Charlie Tahan / Dash Mihok / Salli Richardson-Whitfield / Willow Smith / Emma Thompson / Darrell Foster

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense isolated hopeful grim survival action emotional bleak compelling atmospheric thought-provoking

Reviews

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Phoebe Walker
May 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Will Smith anchors 'I Am Legend' with a performance that is both stoic and deeply human. The film excels in its initial setup, establishing a desolate yet strangely beautiful New York and the immense loneliness of its protagonist.…

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Julian Croft
May 4, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'I Am Legend' is a potent blend of survival thriller and character study, elevated by Will Smith’s commanding presence. The film’s success lies in its ability to make the audience feel Neville’s profound isolation, turning the empty cityscape…

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Chloe Davies
May 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that relies heavily on the charisma of its lead, and Will Smith certainly delivers. He imbues Robert Neville with a believable blend of resilience and vulnerability as he navigates a world overrun by the…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Unknown crafts a starkly effective vision of a world brought to its knees. 'I Am Legend' is a masterclass in building atmosphere, using silence and emptiness to amplify the terror of Robert Neville's predicament. Will Smith delivers…

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Eleanor Vance
May 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Will Smith carries 'I Am Legend' with a performance that is both physically demanding and emotionally resonant. He single-handedly populates a desolate New York, making Robert Neville's isolation palpable. The film excels in its early stages, crafting a…

FAQs

The film deeply examines the human condition through Robert Neville's extreme isolation. His daily routines, particularly his broadcasts and scientific pursuits, highlight the innate human need for connection and purpose. The presence of his loyal dog, Sam, provides a crucial emotional anchor, underscoring the importance of companionship. The narrative questions what it truly means to be human when civilisation has collapsed and one is the last of their kind.