4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Adventure, Action, Thriller, Fantasy • 2018 • 116 min • Teen (13+)
Robin Hood (2018)
Robin Hood (2018)
Overview
A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
Starring Cast
Taron Egerton • Jamie Foxx • Ben Mendelsohn
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.0
Overview
A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
Starring Cast
Taron Egerton • Jamie Foxx • Ben Mendelsohn
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic corruption, economic exploitation by the ruling class, and imperialist war, advocating for a revolutionary uprising to achieve social and economic justice.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white-associated role with a minority actor. While the narrative features a diverse cast, its core themes primarily revolve around class struggle and corruption, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Race Swap: Yes
Confidence: High
The character Yahya, a Moorish commander portrayed by Jamie Foxx, serves as a primary companion and mentor to Robin Hood. This role is analogous to Little John, who is traditionally depicted as white in folklore and prior adaptations, thus constituting a race swap.
Christianity: Negative
Confidence: High
The film portrays the institutional Catholic Church as corrupt, greedy, and complicit in the oppression of the poor, using religion as a facade for power and wealth. The narrative positions the Church as a primary antagonist, driven by financial gain rather than genuine piety.
Islam: Positive
Confidence: High
Through the character of Little John (Yahya), a Saracen commander, the film depicts Islam and its adherents with respect, portraying him as an honorable, skilled, and morally upright ally to Robin Hood. The narrative subverts traditional Crusades portrayals by presenting a Muslim character as a hero and moral compass.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Robin Hood' (2018) focuses on the traditional retelling of the legend, primarily depicting heterosexual relationships and societal structures. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Robin Hood' (2018) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on historical action and adventure, thus the portrayal of transsexual identity is not applicable.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film features Marian as the primary female character, who is involved in the rebellion and action sequences. However, there are no clear scenes depicting her or any other female character achieving victory in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 2018 adaptation of Robin Hood maintains the established genders for all its major and supporting characters, including Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John, and Friar Tuck. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.9
Critic Ratings
1.5
3.2
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