Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Seen it?1993 | 104 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$72 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 330K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mel Brooks
- Cary ElwesRobin Hood
- Richard LewisPrince John
- Roger ReesSheriff of Rotingham
- Amy YasbeckMaid Marian
- Dave ChappelleAhchoo
- Isaac HayesAsneeze
- Mark BlankfieldBlinkin
- Eric Allan KramerLittle John
- Matthew PorrettaWill Scarlet O'Hara
- Megan CavanaghBroomhilde