🎞 MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb › Best of › 2005 › The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro poster

The Legend of Zorro (2005)

“Adventure begins with a Z.”

6.1/10 · 3,181 votes 2h 10m pg ActionAdventureWestern

#138 of 184 films from 2005 #1661 of 2168 in action

Directed by Martin Campbell · Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

▶ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.

Cast

Antonio Banderasas Don Alejandro de la Vega / Zorro
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Elena
Adrian Alonsoas Joaquin
Julio Oscar Mechosoas Frey Felipe
Nick Chinlundas Jacob McGivens
Alexa Benedettias Lupe
Rufus Sewellas Armand
Raúl Méndezas Ferroq
Brandon Woodas Ricardo
Michael Emersonas Harrigan
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.as Governor Riley
Mary Crosbyas Governor's Wife
Giovanna Zacaríasas Blanca
Alberto Reyesas Brother Ignacio

Facts

Release dateOctober 24, 2005
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$142,400,065 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt0386140

More from Martin Campbell

Casino RoyaleCasino Royale2006 · ★ 7.6 · 2h 24m The ForeignerThe Foreigner2017 · ★ 7.0 · 1h 54m GoldenEyeGoldenEye1995 · ★ 6.9 · 2h 10m MemoryMemory2022 · ★ 6.7 · 1h 54m The Mask of ZorroThe Mask of Zorro1998 · ★ 6.6 · 2h 18m CleanerCleaner2025 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 37m The ProtégéThe Protégé2021 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 49m Edge of DarknessEdge of Darkness2010 · ★ 6.5 · 1h 57m

If you liked The Legend of Zorro

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

Open RangeOpen Range2003 · ★ 7.2 · 2h 19m The Good, the Bad, the WeirdThe Good, the Bad, the Weird2008 · ★ 7.2 · 2h 10m The PropositionThe Proposition2005 · ★ 7.0 · 1h 44m HidalgoHidalgo2004 · ★ 6.9 · 2h 16m The Warrior's WayThe Warrior's Way2010 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 40m Shanghai NoonShanghai Noon2000 · ★ 6.4 · 1h 50m Shanghai KnightsShanghai Knights2003 · ★ 6.1 · 1h 55m The Lone RangerThe Lone Ranger2013 · ★ 6.1 · 2h 29m

Questions

How long is The Legend of Zorro?
The Legend of Zorro runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is The Legend of Zorro worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 3,181 votes, which places it #138 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 26%) and #1661 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Legend of Zorro?
The Legend of Zorro was directed by Martin Campbell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Casino Royale (2006), The Foreigner (2017), GoldenEye (1995).
Who stars in The Legend of Zorro?
Antonio Banderas as Don Alejandro de la Vega / Zorro; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Elena; Adrian Alonso as Joaquin; Julio Oscar Mechoso as Frey Felipe; Nick Chinlund as Jacob McGivens; Alexa Benedetti as Lupe.
What is The Legend of Zorro rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Legend of Zorro?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/61827.

Browse

Best of 2005Best actionAction of the 2000sBest adventureAdventure of the 2000sBest westernWestern of the 2000sAll lists
MTDb·Best films by year, genre and runtime·A century in numbers·Browse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.