After Ridley Scott’s Gladiator has just joined Netflix, another adventurer, also played by Russell Crowe, who the director iconically brought to life, has to give way: in a few days the film Robin Hood will disappear from Netflix.
On Netflix: Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood chooses realistic path for lawless adventurer
The English legend of the heroic robber who took from the rich and gave to the poor has existed since the 13th century. So it’s no wonder that the outlaw’s story has been filmed countless times: Over 50 film entries with Robin Hood in the title can be found at Moviepilot, as well 10 series. The adaptations range from Disney’s Robin Hood with an animated fox, to Mel Brooks’ comedy Robin Hood – Heroes in Tights, to Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood – King of Thieves.
In order to give his interpretation a new, less comedic direction, Ridley Scott approached his Robin Hood 2010 from a different direction: Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) returns in 1199 as Fighters from the Crusades home when England is threatened by a French invasion. He assumes the identity of a deceased knight so that his land is not confiscated by the crown. In doing so, he not only gets a wife in Marion (Cate Blanchett), but also trouble with the Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew Macfadyen) and with Prince John (Oscar Isaac).
Russell Crowe broke both of his legs while filming Robin Hood, but continued filming. If that’s not an adventurous mission. Netflix will be showing the theatrical version for a few more days, although there is also a director’s cut of Robin Hood.
When does Robin Hood disappear on Netflix?
Until November 15, 2024 Ridley Scott’s adventure film Robin Hood is still streaming on Netflix. Afterwards, Russell Crowe’s version of this hero says goodbye to Sherwood Forest and can only be found on Amazon Prime and Magenta TV.
Only the children’s series Robin Hood by Sherwood and the most recent adaptation of the bow-and-arrow hero, Otto Bathurst’s Robin Hood with Taron Egerton, which, however, has significantly worse reviews, remain on Netflix.