Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- bittersweet
- melancholic
- elegiac
- classic film night
- historical romance evening
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's mature, emotionally complex central romance, Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn's performances, and Richard Lester's restrained historical cinematography, while finding the familiar plot somewhat uncertain.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robin returns from years of crusading as a war-weary middle-aged man rather than an eternally youthful outlaw.
Robin's return centers on rekindling his relationship with Marian after twenty years apart.
The film combines medieval action with bittersweet nostalgia and a subdued visual tempo.
Robin's service in the Crusades and France leaves him exhausted and uncertain about returning to his former life.
Films like Robin and Marian, and why
The Shootist
bittersweet late-life heroism, historical adventure, and elegiac treatment of legendary figures
The Man Who Would Be King
mature romance, restrained historical atmosphere, and melancholy reflection on aging
The Adventures of Robin Hood
romantic adventure rooted in medieval legend, with courtly conflict and swashbuckling tradition
The Last Valley
aging protagonists, tragic romantic feeling, and a revisionist approach to a familiar heroic myth
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Release Date
- 1976-03-11
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (281)
Cast
- Sean Connery
- Audrey Hepburn
- Robert Shaw
- Richard Harris
- Nicol Williamson
- Denholm Elliott
- Ronnie Barker
- Ian Holm
- Kenneth Haigh
- Bill Maynard
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 and Marian about?
- A war-weary Robin Hood returns to medieval England seeking Marian, only to find old loyalties and conflicts waiting in Sherwood Forest.
- What is Robin and Marian like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Robin and Marian as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Robin and Marian violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Robin and Marian as moderate.
- What did critics think of Robin and Marian?
- Critics broadly praised the film's mature, emotionally complex central romance, Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn's performances, and Richard Lester's restrained historical cinematography, while finding the familiar plot somewhat uncertain.
- Which films are like Robin and Marian?
- Films with a similar feel include The Shootist, The Man Who Would Be King, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and The Last Valley.
- How long is Robin and Marian?
- Robin and Marian runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Robin and Marian?
- In United States, Robin and Marian streams on Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
