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title: "Logan"
year: 2017
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imdb_id: "tt3315342"
tmdb_id: 263115
wikidata_id: "Q24053263"
fi1m_score: 83
critics_score: 81
critics_reviews: 18
published: "2026-09-15"
updated: "2026-09-18T08:37:42.822093+00:00"
region: "FR"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Logan (2017)

Directed by James Mangold · 2h 17m · CNC 12 · Action, Drama, Science Fiction

## Identity

Logan

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/logan
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** logan
- **IMDb ID:** tt3315342
- **TMDB ID:** 263115
- **Wikidata ID:** Q24053263
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3315342/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/263115, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24053263

**Fi1m score: 83** · Critics 81 from 18 reviews

*In a sentence:* Wolverine has finally found something harder than a fight: looking after an old man

> James Mangold gives Wolverine an affecting drama about ageing and care, led by Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart. The violence sometimes labours the point, but the awkward tenderness between these people earns our investment.

## Synopsis

An ageing Logan (Hugh Jackman) is struggling with his own failing health while caring for Charles (Patrick Stewart), whose condition is also deteriorating. Laura (Dafne Keen) becomes part of their lives, drawing the reluctant Logan into a journey with responsibilities he would rather avoid. The makeshift family faces violence as Logan’s capacity to protect others comes up against the limits of his body. James Mangold directs this science-fiction action drama, with Boyd Holbrook as Pierce, Stephen Merchant as Caliban and Richard E. Grant as Dr. Rice.

## Review

*Logan* asks what happens when a man accustomed to violence becomes responsible for people who need care. James Mangold makes a bruising, moving superhero drama from that question, although he sometimes mistakes another bout of bloodshed for a further insight. Ageing has made Logan less capable without making him much more agreeable, and Charles needs help that strength alone cannot provide. The western influence suits these diminished men, with their old abilities and uncertain usefulness, better than another demand to save the world would.

Jackman makes Logan’s reluctance convincing without asking us to find him charming. The performance allows pain to make him unpleasant, and allows that unpleasantness to coexist with an obligation he cannot simply discard. Patrick Stewart is equally valuable as Charles: his frailty makes the care between them uncomfortable, dependent on patience that Logan does not have in generous supply. We were moved by Logan looking after Charles, because Jackman lets the strain remain visible even when he is doing what is needed.

Dafne Keen’s Laura prevents the relationship from settling into a drama solely about old men and their regrets. Keen has the presence to make Laura matter without turning every exchange into an appeal for affection. In the screenplay by Mangold, Michael Green and Scott Frank, the makeshift family has to accommodate temperaments that do not conveniently fit together. The pleasure comes from watching the three performers resist easy warmth, so that we stay interested in how they might manage to tolerate each other.

John Mathieson’s cinematography makes the wear on Jackman’s face worth studying, keeping physical exhaustion central to our understanding of the character. François Audouy’s production design gives the future a used, unwelcoming feel that supports the film’s interest in people running short of options. Neither contribution needs to announce how serious everything is. These are useful choices for a superhero film in which the effort of continuing is supposed to matter as much as the ability to inflict damage.

Editors Michael McCusker and Dirk Westervelt are particularly effective in the exchanges between Logan, Charles and Laura, allowing the discomfort to register without tidying it away. At 137 minutes, the film gives those relationships room, though the repeated violence makes it feel longer than it needs to. Marco Beltrami’s score supplies an anxious forward pull. Its heavier passages are less useful, adding pressure to scenes whose physical brutality already leaves little room for us to feel anything else.

That brutality is both purposeful and occasionally tiresome. Mangold wants each act of violence to cost something, and the graphic fights make it difficult to imagine these bodies emerging untouched. Yet repetition takes over: once we understand what fighting does to Logan, further punishment can feel like insistence. The less developed supporting villains do not help, because they give the action a familiar simplicity that the difficult relationships elsewhere have worked hard to avoid.

The western comparison is useful because Logan’s ability to fight offers no assurance that he can live well with other people. Mangold gives that familiar problem weight by letting Jackman, Stewart and Keen be difficult company. We would recommend it for those performances alone. Just be prepared for the film to keep fighting after they have already persuaded us.

*Fi1m score 83, published 15 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics respond warmly to Logan’s stripped-down Western approach, finding an affecting character drama in its treatment of ageing, care and makeshift family. Praise centres on Hugh Jackman’s weary, pained performance and Patrick Stewart’s contribution to the Logan–Xavier relationship, with Dafne Keen also drawing strong notices. The reviews credit Mangold’s direction with giving the violence emotional consequences and allowing relationships to matter more than spectacle. Its sombre tone is widely seen as a strength, though not a promise of easy entertainment.

The reservations concern how fully the film escapes familiar superhero plotting, and whether its brutality helps or hinders the drama. The Los Angeles Times admires the performances but finds that the violence sometimes undermines the seriousness. Screen Daily is the clear dissenter, seeing formula and clichéd emotion beneath the mournful tone, while still acknowledging Jackman’s charisma. The spread therefore runs from emphatic praise to rejection, but the balance is firmly positive.

## Straight answers

**Is Logan worth watching?**

*Logan* is worth watching for anyone who wants a superhero film about ageing and care rather than saving the world, and we scored it 83. Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Dafne Keen make a difficult, convincing makeshift family. The graphic violence repeats itself past the point of usefulness, so those after a lean action film may find the 137 minutes long.

**How long is Logan, and what is it rated?**

*Logan* runs 2h 17m and is rated 12 by the CNC in France. It is an action and drama film.

**Where can I watch Logan in France?**

*Logan* is streaming on Disney+ in France, and it is also available to rent from Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV from €3.99. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Logan, and is it suitable for children?**

*Logan* is rated 15 in the UK and R in the US, and its fights are graphic enough to make the bodies look damaged, so it is not suitable for children. The violence is meant to cost something, but there is a great deal of it, and the squeamish will find it wearing. Older teenagers who can take bloodshed should be fine.

**How does Logan compare to Gloria?**

*Logan* and [*Gloria*](https://film.one/film/gloria-1980) both pair a reluctant protector with a child who gives them little choice, and both make that partnership combative rather than sweet. *Logan* is the more consistent film, with three strong performances carrying it past its repetitive violence, while *Gloria* is uneven and depends almost entirely on Gena Rowlands. Choose *Gloria* if you want the leaner, tetchier version without the superhero apparatus.

**What should I watch after Logan?**

After *Logan*, try [*Gloria*](https://film.one/film/gloria-1980) (1980, Fi1m 78): A reluctant protector and a child form a combative, convincing partnership. Then [*Tokyo Story*](https://film.one/film/tokyo-story) (1953, Fi1m 92): For another patient, painful look at ageing and the failures of family.

### Reviews we read (22)

- **The i Paper**, Matthew Turner (★★★★★): The critic calls it a deeply satisfying send-off and unmissable treat, with note-perfect direction, adult sensibility and gritty, moving script. They single out Hugh Jackman's sensational performance as the grizzled, pained Logan for particular praise. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/logan-review-hugh-jackman-wolverine-50045)
- **The Times**, Kevin Maher (★★★★★): Logan is an immense, perfect piece of filmmaking that gets everything right as the payoff to 17 years of the franchise. It is soul-stirring with Hugh Jackman at a career high as an ageing alcoholic Wolverine. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/logan-pk7s7vc3s)
- **The New York Times**, Manohla Dargis (85/100, inferred): The critic finds “Logan” a strong, noirish western-like entry that feels like a real movie rather than a typical comic-book retread, praising its raw violence, intimations of mortality, and shift to a more humanist story. It singles out the performances and Mangold's direction for making it authentic and fresh. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/02/movies/logan-review-hugh-jackman-wolverine-x-men.html)
- **Total Film** (85/100, inferred): The critic describes it as the gritty, R-rated Wolverine movie fans have been waiting for and a fine, fitting finale for the movies' greatest mutant. They single out the gutsy decision to wrap things up properly, along with juicy surprises and strong performances in key sequences. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/logan-review/)
- **Empire**, Dan Jolin (4/5): The critic hails it as the best solo Wolverine yet: grown-up, ballsy, character-driven and grounded, with a sombre, elegiac mood. They praise the deep exploration of Logan's struggle between killer instinct and humanity, especially in interactions with Xavier and Laura, while noting some weaknesses in the final confrontation. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/logan-review/)
- **Little White Lies**, David Jenkins (2/4/4): The critic finds the film a successful, soulful revisionist comic-book yarn that finally gets Wolverine right with ultraviolence and western influences. It singles out Jackman’s committed performance and the emotional core for praise. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/logan)
- **Radio Times**, Jeremy Aspinall (★★★★): The critic describes a visceral, genuinely moving drama with an end-of-an-era tone and ferocious action. It singles out the A-game performances from Jackman and Stewart for praise. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/logan-review-hugh-jackmans-ferocious-farewell-to-his-career-defining-role-is-visceral-genuinely-moving-drama/)
- **The Independent**, Geoffrey Macnab (4/5): The critic finds Logan a Marvel movie with soul and grit that plays like a late-period John Wayne western. They praise its surprising attention to character and relationships over action, while noting it may feel downbeat for audiences seeking wham-bang spectacle. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/logan-film-review-marvel-movie-soul-grit-heart-other-superhero-a7586761.html)
- **Time Out**, Tom Huddleston (4/5): The critic calls it a bleak, bruising and moving swansong that feels like a wake rather than a typical Marvel movie. It singles out the strong performances by Jackman and Stewart and the weighty themes of loss and regret. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/logan)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Kenneth Turan (75/100, inferred): The review praises “Logan” for aspiring to be authentic drama beyond a typical comic-book movie, succeeding largely through strong performances by Jackman and Stewart and Mangold's direction, but criticizes the brutal violence that occasionally undermines its serious intent. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-logan-review-20170302-story.html)
- **Slant Magazine** (3/4): The critic notes that Logan rectifies the loner archetype by understanding Wolverine as a cog in larger systems, praising its haunting quality and recognition that ordinary villains like bureaucrats pose the real threat. They single out the poignant, dystopian future setting and thematic depth. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/logan/)
- **Screen Daily** (40/100, inferred): The critic finds it a dark, mournful and bloody affair that aspires to epic grandeur but remains formulaic with clichéd emotional underpinnings. It singles out the graphic violence and Jackman’s charisma as highlights amid the frustrations. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/logan-berlin-review/5114336.article)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw: The film is a downbeat survivalist thriller and poignant study of ageing and infirmity for an arthritic Wolverine caring for a declining Professor Xavier. It preserves the X-Men's exotic idealism while focusing on intimate character drama over superhero spectacle. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/feb/17/logan-review-hugh-jackmans-wolverine-enters-a-winter-of-x-men-discontent)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Sheri Linden: The critic praises the film's stripped-down neo-Western approach melding Marvel and Western mythology, highlighting Hugh Jackman's nuanced performance as the aging, reluctant Wolverine. They single out the emotional urgency in the surrogate family bonds and the evocative production design. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/logan-review-970227/)
- **Vulture**, Anthony Riesman: The critic calls it one of the best superhero stories in two decades, praising its brutality, humor, tenderness, and masterful storytelling that stands on its own. They single out the allegory about makeshift families and expanding notions of family for survival. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2017/02/logan-tells-a-truly-great-x-men-and-superhero-story.html)
- **/Film**, David Chen (9.5/10): Logan is a near-perfect, genre-defying X-Men film that feels fresh and inventive by focusing on character over formula. It stands out for its visceral violence serving a deeper purpose, the intimate portrayal of the Logan-Xavier relationship, and strong work from Dafne Keen. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/549330/logan-spoiler-free-review/)
- **Collider**, Matt Goldberg (A-): The critic views the film as a fitting conclusion to the Wolverine story and X-Men saga, praising Mangold's neo-Western approach, the emotional toll of violence, and standout performances from Jackman, Stewart, and Keen. It singles out the focus on character and farewell over franchise setup. [Read](https://collider.com/logan-review/)
- **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (90/100, inferred): The film is a smart, exciting, bittersweet send-off to the Wolverine series that works on every level and transcends prior entries. It draws inspiration from classic Westerns like Shane, blending fan-familiar elements with unexpected substance and humanity. [Read](https://deadline.com/2017/02/logan-review-hugh-jackman-wolverine-marvel-video-1201928946/)
- **HeyUGuys**, Jon Lyus (4/5): The film delivers a raw, brutal and emotionally charged take on Wolverine that stands apart from typical comic book movies. It excels through its intense action, strong performances especially from newcomer Dafne Keen, and themes of legacy and connection. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/logan-review/)
- **The Ringer**, K. Austin Collins (80/100, inferred): The critic calls it a satisfyingly adult superhero experience that stands alone, praising the genuine interest in violence aesthetics, graphic fights, and emotional resonance around death and legacy. It singles out the shift toward a road Western with political undertones. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2017/03/03/movies/james-mangold-hugh-jackman-wolverine-logan-movie-review-1d5e5b9c5c93)
- **The Wrap** (70/100, inferred): Logan is an exceedingly entertaining road movie with an aging hero, though the screenplay does not use the R rating for anything bolder or more complicated. The explicit violence and salty language add much-needed fizz to the Wolverine sub-franchise. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/logan-review-hugh-jackman-wolverine-x-men/)
- **Den of Geek**, David Crow (4.5 out of 5): Logan succeeds as a stripped-down, bitter character study and the best superhero film in years since Christopher Nolan's work, thanks to its Western influences and gritty tone. The critic praises the intimate focus on aging mutants, strong performances from Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart, and visceral violence while noting minor flaws in some supporting villains. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/logan-review/)

## Details

- **Director:** James Mangold
- **Director:** James Mangold
- **Screenplay:** Michael Green, James Mangold, Scott Frank
- **Story:** James Mangold
- **Cinematography:** John Mathieson
- **Editor:** Michael McCusker, Dirk Westervelt
- **Music:** Marco Beltrami
- **Production design:** François Audouy
- **Costume design:** Daniel Orlandi
- **Producer:** Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker
- **Cast:** Hugh Jackman as Logan / X-24; Dafne Keen as Laura; Patrick Stewart as Charles; Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela; Boyd Holbrook as Pierce; Stephen Merchant as Caliban; Richard E. Grant as Dr. Rice; Stephen Dunlevy as Macon
- **Runtime:** 2h 17m
- **Certificate (CNC):** 12
- **Release (France):** 1 March 2017
- **Genres:** Action, Drama, Science Fiction
- **Budget:** $97 million
- **Box office:** $619 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaE_9pfybL4

## Where to watch in France

- Disney+: streaming, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: rent €3.99, uhd
- Apple TV: rent €3.99, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: buy €9.99, uhd
- Apple TV: buy €9.99, hd

*Checked 2026-09-15.*

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## Awards

- Academy Awards 2018: Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (nominated)

## If you liked this

- *The Shootist* (1976): An ageing gunman faces limits that another fight cannot settle.
- *Gloria* (1980), Fi1m 78: A reluctant protector and a child form a combative, convincing partnership. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/gloria-1980.md)
- *Midnight Special* (2016): A child under threat turns a science-fiction chase into anxious family drama.
- *Tokyo Story* (1953), Fi1m 92: For another patient, painful look at ageing and the failures of family. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/tokyo-story.md)
- *The Host* (2006): A disorderly family confronts monstrous danger, with room for anger and absurdity.

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