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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

1991Movie2 h 23 minPG-13

60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic516.9Rotten Tomatoes52%72%

A nostalgic, romantic action movie about history, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Medieval Romance
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster
  • High Production Value
  • Classic Hero's Journey
  • Broad Appeal Entertainment
  • Kevin Costner Charm

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Reynolds
Written by
Pen Densham, John Watson
Produced by
Kevin Costner, Richard Barton Lewis, Pen Densham
Music by
Michael Kamen

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Facts

June 14, 1991 · 2 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
June 14, 1991
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States
Budget
$48 million
Box office
$390 million
Available in
112 countries

Tropes

Title Drop, Disappeared Dad, Death by Materialism +9

  • Title Drop
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Death by Materialism
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Disappointing Heritage Reveal
  • Tragic Keepsake
  • Sean Connery Is About to Shoot You
  • Wedding Deadline
  • The Nicknamer
  • Join or Die
  • Age Lift
  • How They Treat the Help

12 of 210 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?"

Questions about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 106 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 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.

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 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 tropes for it, including Title Drop, Disappeared Dad, and Death by Materialism.