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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

1991·Movie
2h 23min·PG-13
60
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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law.

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.
Swashbuckling AdventureMedieval ActionClassic Heroic TaleEpic ScopeMemorable SoundtrackGood vs. EvilHistorical FantasyHigh AdrenalinePopular Culture Phenomenon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

2 h 23 min

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves runs 2 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

Critics52
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves higher (70) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves a box office hit?

Budget$48 million
Box office$390 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $48 million to make and earned $390 million worldwide, 8.1 times its budget.

What language is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves use?

Title DropDisappeared DadDeath by MaterialismGreater-Scope VillainDisappointing Heritage RevealTragic KeepsakeSean Connery Is About to Shoot YouWedding DeadlineThe NicknamerJoin or DieAge LiftHow They Treat the Helpand 198 more

TV Tropes lists 210 storytelling tropes for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, including Title Drop, Disappeared Dad, Death by Materialism.