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The Death of Robin Hood

Name: The Death of Robin Hood
Director: Michael Sarnoski
Released: 2026
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2026

Director

Michael Sarnoski

Runtime

123 minutes

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The film’s diversity profile is uneven. Gender representation stands out: women are not peripheral props but active agents shaping Robin’s arc and the plot’s momentum. Their presence feels integral rather than decorative. Cultural and religious themes are handled with nuance. The priory and family structures are neither idealized nor dismissed; they’re sites of moral tension that deepen the story’s exploration of guilt and redemption. Racial and disability representation lag. The cast is overwhelmingly white, consistent with the setting but offering no counterpoint or expansion. The leper’s brief, instrumental role underscores a missed opportunity for more layered disability portrayal.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Death of Robin Hood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The narrative centers on heterosexual dynamics and revenge, with no same-sex romance or non-cisnormative identities depicted.

How does The Death of Robin Hood portray gender?

Good

Women play active roles. The prioress, Sister Brigid, and orphan Margaret are central to Robin’s recovery, while the vengeful Wainwright drives key plot points.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Death of Robin Hood?

Minimal

The cast appears predominantly white, reflecting medieval England. There is no indication of racial diversity or race-bent casting in the provided context.

How does The Death of Robin Hood represent religion and culture?

Good

Traditional institutions like religion and family are portrayed as complex and flawed. Themes of guilt, redemption, and systemic violence are explored, framing Robin’s past as morally ambiguous.

Does The Death of Robin Hood include disability representation?

Fair

A leper appears in the priory but his role is limited to revealing Robin’s identity. He is not fully developed, and his disability functions primarily as a plot device.

Present on Screen

Strong female characters drive key parts of the story.
Explores moral complexity and systemic violence in a nuanced way.

Limited or Absent

Limited racial diversity in the cast.
Disability representation is minimal and lacks depth.

Official Synopsis

Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.

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