Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

PG-13

Released Jun 14, 1991

2h 18m

Adventure

Action

Drama

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Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of fellow prisoner Azeem, a Moor, and travels back home to England. Upon arrival, Robin discovers his father dead in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham. Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

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Critics Consensus

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves brings a wonderfully villainous Alan Rickman to this oft-adapted tale, but he's robbed by big-budget bombast and a muddled screenplay.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

[A] spirited adventure.

Apr 10, 2023

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is an entertainment without a particular point of view.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 25, 2014

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

While the makers of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves may have set out to bury the poor old duffer of Sherwood Forest in a welter of trendy banter, they have ended up burying themselves as well.

Apr 25, 2014

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

The result is that Kevin Costner is... completely out of place. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 5, 2023

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Adds up to an enjoyable reimagining of the familiar Robin Hood mythology, filled with a deep cast- if you can get past Costner's accent (30th anniversary)

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The biggest shock throughout the picture is the continually shifting tone - fueled by bizarre additives entirely foreign to standard interpretations.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 24, 2020

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D M

" I have seen enough blood to last two life times" robin said this after not hesitating to kill 5 of the sheriffs men. Also why the heck do they call him Loxley no one calls me Ohio because I was born in Ohio.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Sebastian L

You can't fault this movie for its performances, but unfortunately director Kevin Reynolds doesn't seem to know what moments to capture or when to speed things up. With a shoddy screenplay and confused cinematography Prince of Thieves doesn't fly nearly as straight as an arrow.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Graham P

How bad is this movie. Yes Rickman is as always brilliant. Morgan Freeman is a presence playing the exact same character he plays in all films. I suspect that Kevin Costner can’t show his face in England since 1991 when the film was released. I still resent Costner for playing Robin Hood with an American Accent but I guess I can’t blame him. If someone gave me $40million I’d play Queen Elizabeth with any accent they wanted.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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A M

The only live action Robin Hood movie to capture the wit, the charm, the FUN of exploring Robin Hood lore. All these newer "dark Robin Hood" movies completely whiff the swashbuckling spirit of a folktale about a legendary outlaw who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. This is what Robin Hood is meant to be. Every character is played larger than life. Little John and Friar Tuck are especially memorable in the total embodiment of their roles. Shoutout to Duncan, the blinded but loveably courageous and loyal manservant. Alan Rickman is hilarious. Morgan Freeman is riveting. Mastrantonio is fierce and fetching as Marian. Hell, even Sean Connery shows up at the end. Sure Kevin Costner blew it with the accent and all, but it doesn't matter. He has the charisma, the story is epic and high-stakes, and the score is sweeping and unforgettable - befitting a proper blockbuster. A film I enjoyed so much as a kid and want to enjoy again with my kids as they grow up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Audience Member

Best version of the story of Robin Hood! Even if Kevin Costner didn't use a brittish accent he was a great Robin. The supporting cast was awesome and great antagonist in Alan Rickman. To this day I watch it yearly with my family and friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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Average P

Now THAT'S what I call a Robin Hood Movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/23/24

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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Marian Dubois

Christian Slater

Will Scarlett

Alan Rickman

Sheriff of Nottingham

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Synopsis

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of fellow prisoner Azeem, a Moor, and travels back home to England. Upon arrival, Robin discovers his father dead in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham. Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Producer: Pen Densham, John Watson, Richard B. Lewis
Screenwriter: Pen Densham, John Watson
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Morgan Creek Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $165.1M
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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