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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a 1991 action drama directed by Kevin Reynolds, starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes and earned $390.5 million worldwide on a $48 million budget. It won 1 award from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
worldwide gross
$390.5M
award won
1
Metascore
51
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Director
Kevin Reynolds
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$48M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves About?

The premise of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Wrongfully imprisoned in Jerusalem, Robin of Locksley escapes with his Moorish companion, Azeem, and returns to medieval England. There, he discovers his father has been murdered by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Seeking justice and rallying against tyranny, Robin joins forces with fellow outlaws, including Little John and Will Scarlett, to fight for the realm and protect the oppressed.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Cast

Kevin Costner leads the cast, with Morgan Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Directed by Kevin Reynolds; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kevin Reynolds

More films directed by Kevin Reynolds, best-rated first: The Count of Monte Cristo, Tristan and Isolde, Risen and One Eight Seven.

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Ratings

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Plot

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Plot Summary

What happens in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Robin of Locksley, portrayed by Kevin Costner, is an English nobleman who joins King Richard the Lionheart’s forces during the Third Crusade. Captured and imprisoned in Jerusalem with his ally Peter, Robin cleverly orchestrates an escape, saving a Moor named Azeem, played by Morgan Freeman, in the process. Meanwhile, Peter perishes in the attempt, prompting Robin to promise to protect his sister, Marian, portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.

Full summary

The whole story of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, scene by scene

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Box office

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Box Office & Budget

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves grossed $390.5 million worldwide on a $48 million budget, 8.1 times what it cost. $165.5 million came from the US and Canada and $225 million (58%) from the rest of the world.

1991 box office

Worldwide gross

$390.5M

8.1× its budget

US & Canada
$165.5M
International
$225M
Budget
$48M
US & Canada 42% Rest of the world 58%
Awards

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Awards & Nominations

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves won 1 award from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1992, with 1 win from 2 nominations.

1 win7 nominations4 ceremonies

Videos

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 1 featurette.

Trailer
  • Clip Readying The Troops
  • Clip Battle In The Trees
  • Featurette Alan Rickman Wins Supporting Actor for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in 1992
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the titular character Robin Hood?

Details

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Also Known As

44 alternative titles, including “로빈 훗” and “Kráľ zbojníkov Robin Hood”.

Also known as
  • 로빈 훗
  • Kráľ zbojníkov Robin Hood
  • Робин Худ: Принцът на крадците
  • 의적 로빈 후드
  • 의적 로빈 훗
  • Král zbojníků Robin Hood
  • โรบินฮู้ด เจ้าชายจอมโจร
  • Robin Hood - König der Diebe
  • Robin des Bois, prince des voleurs
  • Робин Гуд: Принц воров
  • Robin Hood - Principe dei ladri
  • Robin Hood - O Príncipe dos Ladrões
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  • Robin Hood - varkaiden ruhtinas
  • Robin Hood: Hırsızlar Prensi
  • Robin Hood, a Tolvajok fejedelme
  • Robin Hood, príncipe de los ladrones
  • Robin Hood: Tyvenes Prins
  • 侠盗王子罗宾汉
  • Robin Hood: Den fredløse
  • רובין הוד: נסיך הגנבים
  • Ρομπέν των Δασών
  • Robin Hood: Książę złodziei
  • Robin Hood: Král zbojníků
  • رابین هود: شاهزاده دزدان
  • Robin Hood: Prințul hoților
  • 의적 로빈후드
  • Robin Hood: O Príncipe dos Ladrões
  • Робін Гуд - принц злодіїв
  • Робин Худ: Краљ лопова
  • ロビン・フッド
  • Робин Худ: Принцът на разбойниците
  • Robin Hood: El príncipe de los ladrones
  • 俠盜王子羅賓漢
  • Robin Hood: Kráľ zbojníkov
  • Robin Hood - princ tatov
  • Robinas Hudas - Vagių Karalius
  • Robin Hood: varaste prints
  • Robin Hood: Princ lopova
  • Robin des bois : Prince des voleurs
  • Robins Huds: Zagļu princis, რობინ ჰუდი- ქურდების უფლისწული
  • रॉबिन हुड: चोरों का शहज़ादा
  • Robin Hood: Príncep dels lladres
  • روبن هود: أمير اللصوص
  • Robin Hood: Hoàng Tử Lục Lâm

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FAQ

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves released?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was released on June 14, 1991.

Who directed Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was directed by Kevin Reynolds.

More films by Kevin Reynolds

Who is in the cast of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves stars Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves make at the box office?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves grossed $390.5 million worldwide ($165.5 million domestic, $225 million international) on a budget of $48 million.

How is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves rated?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

What awards did Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves win?

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1992.

Does Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves have a post-credit scene?

No. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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