Our take
The Death of Robin Hood is an A24 revisionist thriller starring Hugh Jackman as an aging, guilt-ridden outlaw, not the heroic archer of legend. Rated R for strong bloody violence, it features brutal medieval combat, arrow impalements, mace beatings, attempted burnings, and a child shown impaled. Brief nudity appears in a non-sexual camouflage scene. Themes include assisted death, redemption, and the gap between myth and murderous reality. Bleak and slow-paced; critics were divided. Adults and older teens only, nothing like family-friendly Robin Hood adventures
Uplifting themes
Redemption and the power of honest storytelling emerge amid the grim violence Sister Brigid offers care and moral grounding; Robin himself is a deeply flawed figure
Story (may spoil tone)
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Frequent brutal medieval combat with swords, arrows, maces, and attempt…
Frequent brutal medieval combat with swords, arrows, maces, and attempted burnings
Language Some harsh dialogue in a grim medieval setting; language is not the pri…
Some harsh dialogue in a grim medieval setting; language is not the primary concern
Sex / nudity Brief non-sexual nudity in a camouflage scene; no romance focus
Brief non-sexual nudity in a camouflage scene; no romance focus
Drugs / alcohol Period setting may include incidental drinking but not a central theme
Period setting may include incidental drinking but not a central theme
Frightening Bleak tone, graphic combat, and mortality themes create sustained dread
Bleak tone, graphic combat, and mortality themes create sustained dread
Self-harm / suicide Death-ballad source material and assisted-death themes run through the…
Death-ballad source material and assisted-death themes run through the story
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A child is shown impaled among other graphic combat casualties
A child is shown impaled among other graphic combat casualties
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Strong bloody violence with lingering wounds, impalements, and medieval…
Strong bloody violence with lingering wounds, impalements, and medieval weapons
Dangerous behaviour Archery and sword combat are genre-standard but not presented as how-to…
Archery and sword combat are genre-standard but not presented as how-to content
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Guilt, trauma, and a tormented search for peace drive the character stu…
Guilt, trauma, and a tormented search for peace drive the character study
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement An aging outlaw reckons with legacy, loss, and the cost of his violent…
An aging outlaw reckons with legacy, loss, and the cost of his violent life
Talk after watching
- This Robin Hood was never the hero stories claimed. Why do legends hide uncomfortable truths?
- Robin seeks redemption with Sister Brigid's help. Can someone atone for a violent past?