Sharpe: The Legend
1997, English. Directed by Paul Wilmshurst.
Several years after the battle of Waterloo, a former soldier from Shoreditch sits in a London inn reminiscing about the brave and determined officer who took him to hell and back. The narrator is Rifleman Cooper, and the officer whose fame he recalls is the legendary Richard Sharpe.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Sharpe: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kate Carysfort
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Watch before Sharpe: The Legend
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Sharpe's Honour
1994 · 6.6/10
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Sharpe's Gold
1995 · 6.5/10
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Sharpe's Battle
1995 · 6.9/10
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Sharpe's Sword
1995 · 7.3/10
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Sharpe's Regiment
1996 · 7.0/10
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Sharpe's Siege
1996 · 7.2/10
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Sharpe's Mission
1996 · 6.9/10
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Sharpe's Revenge
1997 · 7.2/10
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Sharpe's Justice
1997 · 7.1/10
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Sharpe's Waterloo
1997 · 7.3/10
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Sharpe: The Legend: quick answers
What should I watch before Sharpe: The Legend?
Watch Sharpe's Mission (1996), Sharpe's Revenge (1997), Sharpe's Justice (1997), and Sharpe's Waterloo (1997) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sharpe: The Legend?
Next in the series: Sharpe's Challenge (2006) and Sharpe's Peril (2008).
Is Sharpe: The Legend worth watching?
Sharpe: The Legend doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Sharpe: The Legend?
Sharpe: The Legend runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Sharpe: The Legend have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sharpe: The Legend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sharpe: The Legend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sharpe: The Legend yet.
Which OTT platform is Sharpe: The Legend on?
Sharpe: The Legend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 October 1997. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sharpe: The Legend?
If you liked Sharpe: The Legend, try Sharpe's Challenge, Sharpe's Rifles, Sahara.
Who directed Sharpe: The Legend?
Sharpe: The Legend (1997) was directed by Paul Wilmshurst and stars Sean Bean, Simón Andreu, David Aston.