Robin Hood: Men in Tights

1993
PG-13
1h 44m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

140K

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Parody Satire Slapstick Adventure Comedy Musical Romance

A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

140K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,891

151

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Trivia
When Mel Brooks first called Cary Elwes to offer him the lead role, Elwes thought it was a prank and hung up on him.

Goofs
At the end of the bridge pole fight, when the poles are only several inches long, Robin hits Little John on the knuckles of his left hand, but Little John pulls his right hand away in pain.

Quotes
Robin Hood: I've come to warn you that if you do not stop levying these evil taxes, I shall lead the good people of England in a revolt against you.
Prince John: And why should the people listen to you?
Robin Hood: Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.
[referring to the then-recent blockbuster Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, in which Kevin Costner played the role with an American accent]

Crazy credits
The opening credits appear after shooting fire arrows. At the end of the credits the arrows are flying into village houses and setting them on fire.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Coneheads/Benefit of the Doubt/Poetic Justice/Another Stakeout/Hocus Pocus (1993)

Soundtracks
Men In Tights
Words and Music by Mel Brooks
Performed by the Merry Men Singers: Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch and Rick Logan

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Featured review

8/10

Absolutely hilarious

After I've seen this movie I find it hard to understand why so many people seem to hate this movie. I'm not saying it belongs in the top 250 of all times, but in it's genre it is a great movie. I know, not many people find it amusing to see how a legendary story like 'Robin Hood' is turned into a comedy. Many people still seem to believe that some things shouldn't be laughed with ... they are wrong.

Mel Brooks has done an excellent job with Robin Hood: Men in Tights. I have seen the original Robin Hood movies as well, but I never had such a good time when watching them as I had with this one. It's just one continuation of hilarious moments and parodies on famous people and movies (Winston Churchil, The Godfather...).

I recommend everyone who wants to have a good laugh to watch this movie. To those who think Robin Hood shouldn't be messed with, you're wrong, but you better don't watch it because you'll probably be offended by it. I give this movie an 8/10.