Robin Hood
Robin Hood

Robin Hood

1973Movie83 minEnglish

With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users83%
Director: Wolfgang ReithermanGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

In medieval England, Prince John has usurped the throne and is taxing the citizens into poverty while King Richard the Lionheart is away on Crusade. Disguised as beggars, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, including Little John and Friar Tuck, steal from the rich Prince John and his crooked supporters to give back to the poor townsfolk. Robin also falls in love with the beautiful Maid Marian, who he must rescue from Prince John's clutches.

Critical Reception

Disney's animated adaptation of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood was a moderate success, praised for its charming characters and catchy songs, though some critics found its animation style less polished than previous Disney classics. Audiences generally enjoyed its lighthearted take on the classic tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humorous anthropomorphic characters and musical numbers.
  • Noted for its lighthearted and entertaining approach to the Robin Hood legend.
  • Some found the animation and storytelling to be less compelling than earlier Disney animated features.

Google audience: Google users appreciate the film's nostalgic charm, the engaging animal characters, and the catchy songs, often viewing it as a fun and memorable childhood favorite. Some reviewers mention that while it may not be Disney's most sophisticated animation, its entertainment value and classic story keep it enjoyable.

Fun Fact

The film reuses animation cels from other Disney films, including 'The Jungle Book' and 'The Sword in the Stone,' to save on production costs.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This probably stands out as the first time I really noticed Disney turn to cast an ensemble of more established "stars" as their voice talents - a wonderfully paired duo of Peter Ustinov and Terry-Thomas as Prince John and "Sir Hiss" as wel...
John Chard

John Chard

Merry Menagerie! Disney take on the Robin Hood legend in animation form with family friendly rewards aplenty. Directed and produced by Wolfgang Reitherman (Sleeping Beauty/The Jungle Book), the voice work comes from Brian Bedford (Ro...