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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Movie (1993)
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Movie (1993)
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
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Sex & Nudity
Sexual jokes, innuendo, partial nudity (female buttocks) and a chastity belt; a sexual assault attempt by the Sheriff on Maid Marian is noted.
Violence & Gore
Staged comedic fight scenes include a scene where an African American knight is beaten up by knights, and an attempted sexual assault.
Profanity
Infrequent profanity including 's--thouse,' 'bulls--t,' 'crap,' 'pissed,' and 'ass.'
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Wine drinking and cigar smoking, including a plot where a character wants the Sheriff drunk enough to sleep with her.
Frightening Scenes
First introduction to an African American knight features him getting beaten up by knights in a parody of police brutality.
Other things to know
Product references include practice jousting dummies made of V8, Libby's and Campbell's Soup buckets.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Racial, gender, and sexual orientation stereotypes are portrayed in a satirical manner; the source rates positive messages as very little.
Role models
The source states there are no real role models.
Representation
The source notes stereotyping of African Americans in an opening song-and-dance routine and dated portrayals of black characters, alongside satirical use of race, gender and sexual orientation.
Learning
Families can discuss Mel Brooks' use of parody, satire, slapstick, puns and sexual innuendo, and women's place in medieval society including chastity belts.
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