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'90s slapstick spoof has lots of cursing, innuendo.
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
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Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 24 kid reviews
Kids say this comedy spoof is filled with sexual innuendos and slapstick humor, making it a fun yet inappropriate choice for younger viewers. While many enjoy the ridiculousness and over-the-top gags, caution is advised due to its frequent sexual jokes and mild language.
- sexual innuendos
- slapstick humor
- not for children
- mixed reviews
- great for teens
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What's the Story?
A spoof of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and other Robin Hood films, Mel Brooks' slapstick ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS is chock-full of Brooks' emblematic humor. Robin, played by Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), returns from Africa only to discover that his ancestral home has been confiscated for failure to pay taxes. He vows to fight the corrupt king and help the poor with his merry band of men. Eventually, Robin meets Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck) and the two fall in love. The rest you probably already know.
Is It Any Good?
While there is nothing new or particularly innovative about this Brooks film, it's still entertaining. Teens who like Mel Brooks movies will definitely want to check it out. The traditional Robin Hood theme is all but lost in the slapstick gimmicks and sexual innuendo, but if you like screwball comedies or spoofs, you might enjoy Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Mel Brooks movies. How did Brooks use parody, satire, and slapstick to provoke laughter? How does he use puns, sexual innuendo, and double entendre?
Discuss women's place in society during medieval times, including the practice of forcing women to wear chastity belts.
What do you think about the film's stereotyping of African Americans, particularly noticeable in the opening song-and-dance routine? What were the filmmaker's intentions by including these scenes in the movie? Parents might want to discuss how older films portrayed black characters without irony, for example, The Jazz Singer.
Movie Details
- In theaters : January 1, 1993
- On DVD or streaming : November 12, 1994
- Cast : Cary Elwes , Dave Chappelle , Tracey Ullman
- Director : Mel Brooks
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Twentieth Century Fox
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 105 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : off-color humor
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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