The Adventures of Robin Hood

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1 hr. 42 min.

Adventure

Action

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100%

51 Reviews

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89%

25,000+ Ratings

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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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Michael S

Must see classic movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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A B

Still fantastic. Sadly, every time Hollywood has tried to remake this classic they have failed miserably.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/23

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Olivia Y

Just one of the best films of all time. If you don't enjoy this then you're a miserable git. Nothing to dislike as it does exactly what it says on the tin, marvellous pop corn entertainment start to finish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

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Kit S

This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. And if Errol Flynn's charm can make a mediocre movie with cheesy script good, imagine what it's like with a whole bunch of talented actors! Such a good movie in every way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/23

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TheFilmReviewer 1

Under the expertise of Michael Curtiz, Robin Hood is a masterfully done classic with beautiful sets, charming leads, and a story which can't be beat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/23

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jelisije j

The classic Robin Hood story is told in this surprisingly not outdated old school movie that still holds up to this date.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Michael Curtiz

Director

William Keighley

Director

Errol Flynn

Robin Hood

Olivia de Havilland

Maid Marian

Basil Rathbone

Sir Guy of Gisbourne

Claude Rains

Prince John

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TIME Magazine

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

Apr 24, 2009

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Variety Staff

Variety

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

Jun 10, 2008

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Empire Magazine

Errol Flynn buckles his swashes in this classic historical adventure.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 16, 2007

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

What a wonder this must have been to the Depression Era moviegoers who first saw it.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 25, 2023

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Olly Richards

Sunday Times (UK)

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...

Sep 13, 2022

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

A masterful, dazzling adventure-comedy.

Rated: A+

Aug 30, 2022

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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
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
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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