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Robin Hood

Robin Hood

The legend you know. The story you don’t.

2018116 minPG-13Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
Director
Otto Bathurst
Starring
Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

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Where can I watch Robin Hood?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Robin Hood streaming on Lionsgate+ via Prime Video and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Robin Hood?

Robin Hood earns 4 badges, led by Overhyped and Box Office Flop.

  • Reception
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is Robin Hood worth watching?

Robin Hood's Midcredits score is the 21st percentile of all films, from 165K ratings across 6 sources. 31% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

21st percentile

Better received than 21% of films

34th percentile among Action22nd percentile among 2010s
Acclaim (how much people like it)21st
Approval (how many liked it)24th

52 /100

21st percentile of all films

33rd percentile among Action23rd percentile among 2010s

Critics 32 · Audience 53

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 5.5 — solid but not unanimous.

31% liked it

24th percentile of all films

38th percentile among Action24th percentile among 2010s
31% rated it 7–1069% rated it 1–6

Critics 15% · Audience 39%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 0 wins / 4 noms overall

97th percentile

164K ratings across platforms

95th percentile among Action97th percentile among 2010s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 2% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$100M
Opening weekend$9.2M
Domestic gross$31M
Worldwide gross$86M

Returned 0.9× its budget — 83rd percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

Both camps agree it is an over-the-top action movie that deliberately departs from the traditional tale in favor of modern style and spectacle.

Fans praised

  • Fast-paced action sequences with entertaining bow and arrow choreography
  • A refreshingly different take on the Robin Hood legend for casual enjoyment
  • Taron Egerton's charismatic lead performance and chemistry with Jamie Foxx

Detractors panned

  • Anachronistic costumes and setting that destroy period immersion
  • Weak, cliché-ridden script with shallow characters and no emotional depth
  • Political agenda shoved into a medieval story, alienating many viewers

What stands out

Effects and spectacleDivisive50

CGI fire and explosions look cheap; some archery stunts impress

PacingDivisive45

Relentless but numbing action; training montage feels like a music video

ActingDivisive40

Egerton has charm but lacks gravitas; Foxx underutilized; weak chemistry among leads

OriginalityDivisive35

Borrows freely from Batman, Hunger Games, and modern military tropes

Plot and storyDivisive30

Rushed origin story with convenient coincidences and derivative structure

AtmosphereDivisive30

Gritty but inconsistent world; costumes and sets feel like a fashion shoot

CharactersDivisive25

One-note villains, poorly defined arcs for Robin and Marian, cartoonish Sheriff

DialogueDivisive25

Stilted speeches full of modern jargon and blunt political messaging

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 8 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 7 points apart
  • Critics vs users 1 point apart
  • US vs non-US 1 point apart

Watch experience

What is Robin Hood like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Feel-good: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want something that leaves you smiling.

It leaves you hopeful. Skip it when you want something with weight.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Very little.

What it feels like

Feel-good.

Moods
TenseTriumphantRomantic
Heaviest: late
Register
Adventurous · 11% of filmsCampy · 4% of films
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film treats its Robin Hood material with earnest drama but indulges in exaggerated, modernized action sequences that give it an anachronistic, slightly campy flavour.
The rideSuspense builds through training and heists, peaking in the final battle and hangman showdown; romantic interludes soften the early acts.
StructureThe story is told in chronological order, following Robin's return, training, and uprising against the sheriff.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Hopeful.

The answer rests on this: HopefulFun
Why it leaves you this wayDespite the unresolved threat, the film ends on a note of triumph as the townspeople reclaim their wealth and Robin inspires hope, leaving the viewer with a sense of cautious optimism.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).MonsterTyrant
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21% (this title): Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% (this title) · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Overcoming the monster: A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated. · Tyrant: A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).

21% of films fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeRobin Hood (2018) follows a lord who, after being declared dead, adopts a secret identity to rob from the rich and fight a corrupt sheriff. The plot centers on his infiltration of the sheriff's circle and his false persona as the Hood.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfJusticeMorality
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16% (this title): Justice 13% (this title) · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% (this title) · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Morality

Justice · 13% of filmsCommunity · 14% of films: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe film is about a man fighting systematic injustice and inspiring a community to reclaim what was taken from them.
StanceThe film celebrates justice and community uprising against tyranny, with Robin as the clear heroic centre.

The world

MedievalRuralUrbanInstitutionalRealistic
Orchestral modernSupportive music · original score · Joseph Trapanese
SettingMedieval Nottinghamshire, England, during the Crusades
MusicThe score blends modern orchestral action cues with medieval-tinged motifs.

Content guide

Is Robin Hood okay for kids?

PG-13

Robin Hood is rated PG-13: “Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive references” (MPAA). As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at moderate (56/100), sexual content at mild (25/100), language at mild (34/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (28/100) and frightening material at moderate (56/100). Overall it is heavier than 54% of PG-13-rated films.

Ratings in 24 other countries
  • UK12A
  • AustraliaM
  • Germany12
  • FranceU
  • Ireland12A
  • JapanG
  • South Korea12
  • Brazil14
  • Austria12
  • Czechia15+
  • Denmark11
  • FinlandK-12
  • Hungary16
  • Israelהותר לכל הגילאים
  • LTN-13
  • Netherlands12
  • Norway12
  • Poland12
  • Russia16+
  • SingaporePG13
  • SK12
  • Spain12
  • Sweden11
  • Switzerland16
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 34% of all filmsHeavier than 54% of PG-13-rated films
Violence & Gore
Moderate
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 62%
Sex & Nudity
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 41%
Profanity
Mild
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 29%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 33%
Frightening / Intense
Moderate
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 66%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is frightening material, heavier than 66% of PG-13-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Robin Hood have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Robin Hood?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Taron Egerton
as Robin of Loxley
Rising: A short career with a standing when this film came out above the median working actor today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Jamie Foxx
as Yahya
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Ben Mendelsohn
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Eve Hewson
as Marian
Jamie Dornan
as Will Tillman
Tim Minchin
as Friar Tuck
Paul Anderson
as Guy of Gisbourne
F. Murray Abraham
as Cardinal
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Ian Peck
as Arch Deacon
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Cornelius Booth
as Lord Pembroke
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.

Crew

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What are movies like Robin Hood?

Movies like Robin Hood include Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Seventh Son (2014) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). Of the 12 closest matches, most are films about royalty and aristocracy, and several are stories about thieves.

Balanced: every group counts the same, and production only breaks ties.

9 of these 12 share its world: medieval. Those cards say what else they share.

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