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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 MA 15+ 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. The film is bleak and slow-paced, and critics were divided. Adults and older teens only: nothing like family-friendly Robin Hood adventures.
Uplifting themes
Redemption and the power of honest storytelling still emerge amid the grim, bloody violence Sister Brigid offers care and moral grounding, while Robin himself remains 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.
Details
Violence Brutal medieval combat with swords, arrows, maces and attempted burning…
Brutal medieval combat with swords, arrows, maces and attempted burnings comes up often and lands hard for younger viewers
Sex / nudity Brief non-sexual nudity appears in a camouflage scene, and there is no…
Brief non-sexual nudity appears in a camouflage scene, and there is no romance focus around it
Drugs / alcohol The period setting may include incidental drinking, but alcohol is not…
The period setting may include incidental drinking, but alcohol is not a central theme of the film
Frightening A bleak tone, graphic combat and heavy mortality themes create sustaine…
A bleak tone, graphic combat and heavy mortality themes create sustained dread across the film
Self-harm / suicide Assisted-death themes and death-ballad source material run through the…
Assisted-death themes and death-ballad source material run through the story, so end-of-life despair is part of the emotional weight
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A child is shown among graphic combat casualties, including an impaleme…
A child is shown among graphic combat casualties, including an impalement that parents of younger teens will want flagged
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Strong bloody violence brings lingering wounds, impalements and medieva…
Strong bloody violence brings lingering wounds, impalements and medieval weapons into clear, graphic view
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 this character stu…
Guilt, trauma and a tormented search for peace drive this character study of a deeply troubled outlaw
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement An aging outlaw reckons with legacy, loss and what a violent life has c…
An aging outlaw reckons with legacy, loss and what a violent life has cost him over the years
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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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?
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