Legionnaire
1998, English. Directed by Peter MacDonald.
A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.
Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Legionnaire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter MacDonaldDirector
- Jean-Claude Van DammeAlain Lefevre
- Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeLuther
- Steven BerkoffSgt. Steinkampf
- Nicholas FarrellMackintosh
- Jim CarterLucien Galgani
- Ana SofrenovićKatarina
- Daniel CaltagironeGuido Rosetti
- Joseph LongMaxim
- Mario KalliRene Galgano
- Joe MontanaJulot
- Kim RømerCapt. Rousselot
- Kamel KrifaAbd-El Krim
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sheldon Lettich, Rebecca Morrison, Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $68M
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Legionnaire: quick answers
Is Legionnaire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 644 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Legionnaire?
Legionnaire runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Legionnaire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Legionnaire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Legionnaire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Legionnaire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Legionnaire on?
Legionnaire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Legionnaire?
If you liked Legionnaire, try Lawrence of Arabia, Bilal: A New Breed of Hero, The Alamo.
Who directed Legionnaire?
Legionnaire (1998) was directed by Peter MacDonald and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Steven Berkoff.