Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- heroic
- earnest
- brisk
- historical adventure night
- swordplay marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an uninspired historical fantasy adventure weakened by miscast leads and unoriginal dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story moves from the fall of the Western Roman Empire into Britannia and connects its powerful sword to the Arthurian tradition.
Aurelius, Mira, Ambrosinus, and loyal soldiers undertake the escape and protection of twelve-year-old Romulus Augustus.
Vortygn pursues a powerful defensive sword while the fugitives are forced onward toward Britannia.
The film stages prison escapes, Roman military confrontations, martial-arts combat, and battles across the late Roman world.
Films like The Last Legion, and why
King Arthur
Shared sword and sandal adventure, collapsing empire setting, young heir in danger, and mythic historical fantasy elements.
Gladiator
Shared late-antiquity atmosphere, Roman military conflict, heroic action, and grand historical adventure structure.
Excalibur
Shared medievalizing historical fantasy, legendary sword mythology, political betrayal, and quest-driven action.
The Eagle
Shared child-protector dynamic, ancient-world adventure, martial action, and a threatened civilization.
Movie Details
- Director
- Doug Lefler
- Release Date
- 2007-04-19
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (874)
Cast
- Colin Firth
- Ben Kingsley
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
- Peter Mullan
- Kevin McKidd
- John Hannah
- Iain Glen
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
- Rupert Friend
- Nonso Anozie
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Last Legion about?
- As Rome collapses, a battle-tested escort team races to protect a child emperor and a legendary sword from betrayal and conquest.
- What is The Last Legion like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Last Legion as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Last Legion violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Last Legion as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Last Legion?
- Critics broadly found the film an uninspired historical fantasy adventure weakened by miscast leads and unoriginal dialogue.
- Which films are like The Last Legion?
- Films with a similar feel include King Arthur, Gladiator, Excalibur, and The Eagle.
- How long is The Last Legion?
- The Last Legion runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Last Legion?
- In United States, The Last Legion streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
