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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

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This film is a '90s version of the classic Robin Hood story, with Kevin Costner starring as the good-guy thief. Costner is joined in his efforts against the murdering Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman) by Morgan Freeman who plays a philosophizing Moor, and by Nick Brimble, who plays Little John (anything but little). After Robin barely survives a watery skirmish with Little John, the two become allies and Robin joins forces with Little John's band of robber thieves to overcome the evils of the dastardly Nottingham sheriff. ~ Rovi

PG-13, 2 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance

Directed By: Kevin Reynolds

In Theaters: Jun 14, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Sep 30, 1997

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Kevin Costner
Robin of Locksley/Robin...
Morgan Freeman
Azeem
Mary Elizabeth Mastranton...
Maid Marian
Christian Slater
Will Scarlett
Alan Rickman
Sheriff of Nottingham
Geraldine McEwan
Mortianna
Michael McShane
Friar Tuck
Brian Blessed
Lord Locksley
Michael Wincott
Guy of Gisborne
Nick Brimble
Little John
Soo Drouet
Fanny
Daniel Newman
Wulf
Daniel Peacock
Bull
Walter Sparrow
Duncan
Harold Innocent
Bishop
Jack Wild
Morin
Christopher Adamson
Soldier
Sarah Alexandra
Small Girl
Imogen Bain
Sarah
Douglas Blackwell
Grey Bearded Baron
Susannah Corbett
Lady in Coach
John Dallimore
Broth
Derek Deadman
Kneelock
John Francis
Courier
Jimmy Gardner
Farmer
Michael Goldie
Kenneth
John Hallam
Red Headed Baron
Liam Halligan
Peter Dubois
Andy Hockley
Ox
Merelina Kendall
Old Woman
Andrew Lawden
Sergeant
Howard Lew Lewis
Hal
Bobby Parr
Villager
Pat Roach
Celtic Chieftain
Richard Strange
Executioner
John Tordoff
Scribe
Marc Zuber
Turk Interrogator

Critic Reviews for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

All Critics (37) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (13) | DVD (20)

More than happy to indulge a few moments of high-flying screen acrobatics, Prince delights in the muck -- a divine aesthetic that quickens the pace and, hopefully for younger viewers, encourages plenty of backyard recreation.

June 14, 2011 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

The popularity of over-scored, "let's hug" bullshit like Robin Hood predicts the certainty of a one-term George H.W. presidency better than any number of Gallup polls.

June 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

The bones of the story are comfortingly familiar, the action is rollicking, and the metaphorical moustache-twirling of Alan Rickman's Sheriff of Nottingham is priceless. [Blu-ray]

June 1, 2009 Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews Source: Groucho Reviews

...provides more pomp and show than it does characterization, logic, or common sense. (Blu-ray Edition)

May 22, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...the film is so broadly characterized by melodramatics and overacting, it made ripe pickings for Mel Brooks two years later with his parody.

May 22, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

If not for Rickman and Freeman, this would be nigh unwatchable.

October 25, 2005 Comment

Widgett Walls

Needcoffee.com

Poorly directed by reynolds, the film stars a passable Kevin Costner in the Erroll Flynn role, but it's the supporting cast that shines, especially Alan Rickman.

June 15, 2005 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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The spirit of adventure is alive and well in this retooling of the exploits of a legendary hero; it dazzles the senses.

June 7, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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The bad guy actually has the line "Cancel Christmas!!!" Anyway, still the best Robin Hood in over 50 years. ;)

July 18, 2007

moon rivers

Super Reviewer

A wonderful new version of Robin Hood. I especially loved Alan Rickman as the sheriff of Nottingham. This movie is exciting, action packed, and very entertaining.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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1. Sheriff of Nottingham: For once in my life, I will have something pure!
– Submitted by Peter W (48 days ago)

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