---
title: "A Legend"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-legend-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1116465
imdb_id: "tt27589902"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 160
content_rating: "NR"
---

# A Legend (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-legend-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"A Legend" is a film that follows the journey of an archeologist and his team. The story begins with an archeologist conducting an excavation of a glacier, where his team discovers relics with a unique texture. This texture bears a striking resemblance to a specific object seen in the archeologist's dreams. The object in question is a jade pendant. The discovery sparks an interest in the team, leading them to embark on an expedition into the depths of the glacier. The team's mission is to uncover more information about the relics and their connection to the jade pendant. The film explores the archeologist's journey and the team's expedition into the glacier, delving into the mysteries they uncover. The plot unfolds as the team navigates the challenges of the glacier and the secrets it holds.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An archeologist and his team embark on an expedition into the depths of a glacier."

### Why Watch
- features an archaeological expedition
- combines action, adventure, and fantasy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the overview
- runtime is over two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends action, adventure, and fantasy genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, fantasy, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
- **Networks / Studios**: Bona Film Group, Just Creative Studio, Shanghai Lix Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackie Chan** as *Professor Fang/Zhao Zhan*
- **Zhang Yixing** as *Wang Jing/Hua Jun*
- **Gulnezer Bextiyar** as *Princess Mengyun*
- **Aarif Rahman** as *He Boer/Hu Duna*
- **Jerry Lee** as *Lei Zhen*
- **Peng Xiaoran** as *Xin Ran*
- **Shawn Dou** as *Huo Nguo*
- **Zheng Yecheng** as *Ye Cheng*
- **Ma Yuan** as *Museum Curator*
- **Ray Lui**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was A Legend released?
The film was released in 2024, with a US date listed in early 2025.

### Q: What is the runtime of A Legend?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is categorized under action, adventure, and fantasy.

### Q: What triggers the expedition in the film?
An archeologist notices that excavated relics resemble a jade pendant from his dream.

### Q: Where does the team embark on their expedition?
They embark into the depths of a glacier.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*