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DRAMA . 2007 . 1h 41m . English . 7.2/10

I Am Legend_

"The last man on Earth is not alone"

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 survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.

Director Francis Lawrence
Starring Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan
Box Office $585.4M
7.2/10
Rating
$585.4M
Box Office
1h 41m
Runtime
2007
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+290% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The last man on Earth is not alone

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 survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
I Am Legend earned $585.4M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 290% return on investment.
Director
I Am Legend was directed by Francis Lawrence.
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Cast
Will Smith stars as Robert Neville in I Am Legend.
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Year context
I Am Legend was released 19 years ago in 2007.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$150.0M
Budget
$585.4M
Revenue
+290%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

Heyday Films Overbrook Entertainment Village Roadshow Pictures Original Film Warner Bros.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Language
English
Rating
7.2/10 (16,554 votes)
Popularity
12
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$585,410,052
Profit
+$435,410,052
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is I Am Legend about?
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 survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.
How long is I Am Legend?
I Am Legend has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who directed I Am Legend?
I Am Legend was directed by Francis Lawrence.
Who stars in I Am Legend?
The cast of I Am Legend includes Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Salli Richardson-Whitfield.
How much did I Am Legend make at the box office?
I Am Legend earned $585,410,052 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of I Am Legend?
I Am Legend has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 16,554 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Science Fiction Thriller

KEYWORDS (18)

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