Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

– When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance. To accomplish his mission, Robin joins forces with a band of exiled villagers (and comely Maid Marian), and together they battle to end the evil sheriff's reign of terror.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jun 1991

Language:

English, Arabic

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Kevin Reynolds

Writer:

Pen Densham (story), Pen Densham (screenplay), John Watson (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater

Plot:

After being captured by Turks during the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and a Moor, Azeem, escape back to England, where Azeem vows to remain until he repays Robin for saving his life. Meanwhile, Robin's father, a nobleman loyal to King Richard the Lionhearted, has been murdered by the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham, who helped install Richard's treacherous brother, Prince John, as king while Richard is overseas fighting the Crusades. When Robin returns home, he vows to avenge his father's death and restore Richard to the throne. Even though Maid Marian, his childhood friend, cannot help him, he escapes to the Forest of Sherwood where he joins a band of exiled villagers and becomes their leader. With their help he attempts to cleanse the land of the evil that the Sheriff has spread.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 19 nominations.

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
51%
Metacritic:
51%