Overview
A legendary outlaw rises to challenge tyranny and reclaim justice for the oppressed.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- heroic
- melodramatic
- witty
- adventure movie night
- nostalgic 1990s viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the lavish, action-heavy retelling overlong and muddled, while singling out Alan Rickman's flamboyant Sheriff of Nottingham as its chief strength.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robin becomes leader of exiled villagers in Sherwood and fights the Sheriff and Prince John's abusive rule.
The film combines Crusades-era imagery, Sherwood battles, elaborate production design, and large-scale action set pieces.
Alan Rickman's Sheriff of Nottingham dominates scenes through flamboyant menace, dark humor, and exaggerated self-regard.
Robin's vow to avenge his murdered father expands into a campaign to restore Richard and protect oppressed villagers.
Films like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and why
The Mask of Zorro
shares medieval swashbuckling adventure, folk-hero vigilantism, romance, and large-scale action
The Adventures of Robin Hood
shares heroic outlaw mythology, historical adventure, archery, and resistance against oppressive rulers
Braveheart
shares lavish historical spectacle, revenge-driven heroism, political betrayal, and swordplay
The Three Musketeers
shares fantasy-tinged medieval adventure, charismatic villains, romance, and ensemble questing
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Reynolds
- Release Date
- 1991-06-14
- Runtime
- 143 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (3707)
Cast
- Kevin Costner
- Morgan Freeman
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
- Christian Slater
- Alan Rickman
- Geraldine McEwan
- Michael McShane
- Brian Blessed
- Michael Wincott
- Nick Brimble
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves about?
- A crusade-tested nobleman becomes Sherwood's outlaw champion, rallying exiles against Nottingham's corrupt sheriff and a usurped crown.
- What is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as moderate.
- What did critics think of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
- Critics broadly found the lavish, action-heavy retelling overlong and muddled, while singling out Alan Rickman's flamboyant Sheriff of Nottingham as its chief strength.
- Which films are like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
- Films with a similar feel include The Mask of Zorro, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Braveheart, and The Three Musketeers.
- How long is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves runs 143 minutes.
- Where can I watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
- In United States, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
