The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.8

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.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict revolves around the restoration of a rightful monarch and traditional order, with the hero acting to correct an aberration within the existing system rather than advocating for systemic change.

The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast, reflecting the historical period and original folklore. The narrative presents traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, focusing on a classic tale of heroism without incorporating modern DEI critiques or themes.

Secondary

The film champions a righteous, just, and compassionate form of Christianity (represented by Robin Hood and King Richard) against its corrupt, tyrannical, and hypocritical perversion (represented by Prince John and his allies). The narrative clearly aligns with the virtues of the faith.

The film portrays Jewish characters (Isaac and Rebecca) as honorable victims of prejudice and greed, with the narrative clearly condemning the bigotry directed at them. Robin Hood's protection of them is presented as a virtuous act, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victimized religion.

The Adventures of Robin Hood, a classic swashbuckler, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual romance and adventure, with no explicit or implicit queer representation.

The Adventures of Robin Hood does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on historical adventure and romance, with no elements that would allow for an evaluation of transgender portrayal.

The film primarily features Maid Marian as the main female character. Her role does not involve direct physical combat. There are no scenes where she, or any other female character, engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.

The 1938 film adaptation of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" portrays all its major and legacy characters, such as Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John, and Friar Tuck, with the same genders as established in the traditional legends and source material. No character's gender was altered from their canonical or historical representation.

The 1938 film adaptation of the Robin Hood legend features characters who are consistently portrayed by actors of the same race as their established historical and canonical depictions, which are white. No character widely established as one race is portrayed as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.9
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7.5

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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9.7

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