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5.9 / 10(2,980 votes)IMDbR20101h 40m$67.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Legion

“When the last angel falls, the fight for mankind begins.”

Synopsis

When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope for survival lies in a group of strangers trapped in an out-of-the-way, desert diner with the Archangel Michael.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Watch The New LEGION Trailer - In Theaters 1/22/10Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 22, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 22, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.61x ROI)

Production Budget

$26M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$67.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.61x

+$41.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $26MWorldwide: $67.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Scott Stewart
Screenplay & Story
Scott Stewart, Peter Schink
Original Score
John Frizzell
Original Title
Legion
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$26M
Worldwide Gross
$67.9M
Production Studios
Screen Gems, Bold Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Scott Stewart

Screenplay & Story

Scott Stewart, Peter Schink

Original Score & Music

John Frizzell

Director of Photography

John Lindley, Bruce McCleery, Paul Elliott

Film Editing

Steven Kemper

Producers

David Lancaster, Steve Beswick, Jonathan Rothbart, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters

Department Leadership Roster

Jeff Higinbotham

Production Design

John Lindley

John Lindley

Director of Photography

David Lancaster

David Lancaster

Producer

Steve Beswick

Producer

Michel Litvak

Producer

Steven Kemper

Editor

John Frizzell

John Frizzell

Original Music Composer

Scott Stewart

Scott Stewart

Writer

Scott Stewart

Scott Stewart

Director

Peter Schink

Writer

Marc Sadeghi

Producer

Wendy Partridge

Wendy Partridge

Costume Design

Merritt Yohnka

Stunt Coordinator

John Medlen

John Medlen

Stunt Coordinator

Joe Bauer

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Legion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legion

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Legion about?

When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope for survival lies in a group of strangers trapped in an out-of-the-way, desert diner with the Archangel Michael.

Who directed Legion?

Legion was directed by Scott Stewart.

Who stars in Legion?

The principal cast of Legion includes Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Charles S. Dutton.

When was Legion released and how long is it?

Legion was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of Legion?

Legion had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $67.9M at the worldwide box office (2.61 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Legion?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Legion was composed by John Frizzell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Legion?

Legion holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).