The Adventures of Robin Hood
Excitement... Danger... Suspense... as this classic adventure story sweeps across the screen!
1938 • 102 min • Adventure · Romance · Action
Synopsis
Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 75 Audience · 860 · 49%
Robin Hood, aided by his Merry Men, fights against the tyrannical Prince John and the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne to restore justice to England and win the affection of Maid Marian. This classic adventure is filled with daring escapes and thrilling sword fights.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Period-typical violence with swords and arrows
- Some light romantic embraces and kisses
- Brief depiction of ale and wine consumption
What it models well
- Fighting for justice
- Loyalty and friendship
- Standing up for the oppressed
- Courage in the face of tyranny
Talk about it after
- What does "justice" mean?
- The importance of helping others
- Different ways to be a hero
- What makes a good leader?
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley • Crew: Norman Reilly Raine, Seton I. Miller
Trailers & clips
The Making of the Adventures of Robin Hood (Clip) | Secrets of the Hollywood Archive
The Adventures of Robin Hood ≣ 1938 ≣ Trailer
Steven Spielberg on THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD - AFI Movie Club
Original Theatrical Trailer
The Adventures of Robin Hood Official Trailer #1 - Basil Rathbone Movie (1938) HD
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersOutstanding - no other word for this. Easily the best of the adaptations of the "Robin Hood" stories of English folklore from the end of the 13th century. The magnificent colour, costumes, sword and archery prowess, even the slightly unconvincing sets all contribute to an excellent effort.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThe Definitive Robin Hood A classic in beautiful Technicolor with iconic fencing scenes, dastardly villains, and the definitive Robin and Marian.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (860)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $2,033,000
- Box office
- $3,981,000
- IMDb
- tt0029843
