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The Adventures of Robin Hood

1938Movie1 h 42 minPG

Romance
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic978.0Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

A heartwarming, uplifting adventure movie about history and class and money, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

Excitement... Danger... Suspense... as this classic adventure story sweeps across the screen!

Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.

Feels like

  • Technicolor Spectacle
  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Classic Romance
  • Moral Clarity
  • Medieval Setting
  • Charming Heroism
  • Witty Banter
  • Timeless Appeal
  • Visual Grandeur

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
Written by
Norman Reilly Raine, Seton I. Miller
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner, Henry Blanke
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein, Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Facts

May 13, 1938 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
May 13, 1938
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Romance, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

In the Hood, Idiot Ball, Never Bareheaded +9

  • In the Hood
  • Idiot Ball
  • Never Bareheaded
  • Land in the Saddle
  • You Fight Like a Cow
  • Asshole Victim
  • The Usurper
  • Awesome Moment of Crowning
  • Revealing Skill
  • Purple Prose
  • The Ghost
  • Exact Words

12 of 121 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Robin Hood?"

Questions about The Adventures of Robin Hood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Robin Hood?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, The Adventures of Robin Hood is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Adventures of Robin Hood worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 97). Critics rate it higher (99 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is The Adventures of Robin Hood okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Adventures of Robin Hood good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Adventures of Robin Hood?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Adventures of Robin Hood use?

In the HoodIdiot BallNever BareheadedLand in the SaddleYou Fight Like a CowAsshole VictimThe UsurperAwesome Moment of CrowningRevealing SkillPurple ProseThe GhostExact Wordsand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 tropes for it, including In the Hood, Idiot Ball, and Never Bareheaded.