The Adventures of Robin Hood

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The Adventures of Robin Hood

PG

1938

1h 41m

Adventure

Action

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When King Richard the Lionheart is captured, his scheming brother Prince John (Claude Rains) plots to reach the throne, to the outrage of Sir Robin of Locksley (Errol Flynn), the bandit king of Sherwood Forest. Rounding up his band of men and eventually winning the support of the lovely Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland), Robin accuses Prince John of treachery and, when the escaped Richard returns covertly to England, joins forces with the king to prevent Prince John from taking the crown.

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Critics Consensus

Errol Flynn thrills as the legendary title character, and the film embodies the type of imaginative family adventure tailor-made for the silver screen.

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TIME Magazine

Apr 24, 2009

If prankish Fairbanks was a man's Robin Hood, handsome, romantic Flynn performs for everybody else.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Jun 10, 2008

It is cinematic pageantry at its best, a highly imaginative telling of folklore in all the hues of Technicolor.

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Empire Magazine

Oct 16, 2007

5/5

Errol Flynn buckles his swashes in this classic historical adventure.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Sep 9, 2025

4/4

Errol Flynn’s best, Technicolor’s best, one of Warner’s best, and, heck, even one of Hollywood’s best.

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Adrian Turner

Radio Times

May 30, 2024

5/5

Shot in bright-as-a-button Technicolor, this swashbuckler is an action picture that, over 80 years on, still delights people of all ages.

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Olly Richards

Sunday Times (UK)

Sep 13, 2022

Yet see beyond the tights and the (glorious) Technicolor and this is still a supremely entertaining adventure with some sword fights that rival any fight sequence...

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Orin D

@RT64117979 Aug 31, 2026

I grew up under my. father's tutelage loving Errol Flynn & this is by far is greatest film. The technicolor cinematography is lush and the outdoor settings in"Sherwood Forest," actually a Warner's ranch lot are wonderful. The entire cast, Hale, Rathbone &bin particular the gravely voiced Eugene Palette as "Give me back my mutton joint" Friar Tuck are fabulous. Of the many films Flynn & De Havilland did together, this was the finest. The subtle growth of the love between them in divine. The sword fighting scenes are superb, w/ an amazing use of shadow in the climatic match between Flynn & Rathbone & Ian Hunter as Richard the Lionhearted is regal. All in all a great swashbuckler not to be missed!! Orin P. Domenico

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M P

@RT31069782 Aug 30, 2026

For me, this is by far the best movie ever made.

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bruce F

@bruce999 Aug 15, 2026

one of the greatest movies ever filmed. adventure, drama, courage, fun. And action. And, the beautiful lady olivier, and her innocence and goodness.... next to errol's courage, and always ready for a good laugh. wow. don't miss it. see it again and again

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David M

@RT67300336 Jul 24, 2026

The Adventures of Robin Hood

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Garrett B

@gmoney637 Jul 6, 2026

It is a pleasant film adaptation of one of literature’s most famous folk heroes.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 Apr 22, 2026

Between Flynn’s definitive embodiment and the cinematographic absorbent taking the extravagant set pieces in that houses the unexpected sequential volume, this is absolutely a timeless classic with influential merits of cinematic peak while debatably posing as the best adaptation for the titular hero. (B+)

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Synopsis

When King Richard the Lionheart is captured, his scheming brother Prince John (Claude Rains) plots to reach the throne, to the outrage of Sir Robin of Locksley (Errol Flynn), the bandit king of Sherwood Forest. Rounding up his band of men and eventually winning the support of the lovely Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland), Robin accuses Prince John of treachery and, when the escaped Richard returns covertly to England, joins forces with the king to prevent Prince John from taking the crown.

Director: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter: Norman Reilly Raine, Seton I. Miller
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, First National Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 1938, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 28, 2008
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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