Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Name: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1991-06-14
Cast: Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, Alan Rickman

1991 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it made about 8 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes and 1 more BAFTA. Plus 14 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$390 million worldwide on a $48 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 426K people sought it out in the past year