Robin Hood1973Robin Hood
1973
With good King Richard away on Crusade, the cowardly Prince John taxes Nottingham into poverty. Robin Hood, a fox, and his loyal friend Little John, a bear, rob from the rich to give to the poor, and plan to win both the archery tournament and Maid Marian's heart.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
Robin and Little John defend the poor of Nottingham against a cowardly prince, and loyalty to the rightful king and plain courage shine in a charming animal cast.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Cartoon swordplay, flaming arrows, and a fire, and Friar Tuck is jailed; Sir Hiss gets drunk. Robbing from the rich is framed as justice against a tyrant's taxes, which is worth talking about.
Robin Hood (1973)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Was it right for Robin to take from Prince John?
- What did Friar Tuck do for the poor?
- Who was the bravest in the story?
- Why did the people love King Richard?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 5+: cartoon swordplay, arrows, and a fire; Sir Hiss comically drunk; a mild disguise gag.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Robin Hood Blu-ray (Disney100)
Blu-ray · February 28, 2023
Coming later
Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.