The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Kernel Score: 85% · 833 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Romance, History
Released: 1938-05-13
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch The Adventures of Robin Hood
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
The Adventures of Robin Hood parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is a classic PG swashbuckler with sword fights and heroic adventure.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes sword fights and archery battles typical of a classic adventure swashbuckler, largely bloodless.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
William Keighley
Cast
- Errol Flynn as Robin Hood
- Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian
- Basil Rathbone as Sir Guy of Gisbourne
- Claude Rains as Prince John
- Patric Knowles as Will Scarlett
- Eugene Pallette as Friar Tuck
- Alan Hale as Little John
- Melville Cooper as High Sheriff of Nottingham
- Ian Hunter as King Richard the Lion-Heart
- Una O'Connor as Bess
The Adventures of Robin Hood FAQ
Is The Adventures of Robin Hood good?
The Adventures of Robin Hood has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Adventures of Robin Hood?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Adventures of Robin Hood OK for kids?
The Adventures of Robin Hood is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is a classic PG swashbuckler with sword fights and heroic adventure.
What movies are like The Adventures of Robin Hood?
If you liked The Adventures of Robin Hood, try Black Panther, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and The Mark of Zorro.