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The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

1952·Movie
1h 24min·NR
65
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of Prince John. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in Sherwood Forest, to avenge his father's death and to help the people of the land that Prince John are over taxing.
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Where can I stream The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men legally?

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?

1 h 24 min

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?

Critics64
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men much the same way.

What language is The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men use?

Badass PreacherAmbiguously GayNo-SellA Handful for an EyeMale GazeDeliberate Values DissonanceJust Like Robin HoodDressing as the EnemyExact WordsBig BadManipulative BastardFamily-Unfriendly Deathand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, including Badass Preacher, Ambiguously Gay, No-Sell.