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By Renee Schonfeld
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Swashbuckler with classic comic mayhem, flirty Maid Marian.
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Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
What's the Story?
King Richard the Lionhearted has been away from England for too long. His brother, Prince John, and the evil Sheriff of Nothingham amass gold and power at the expense of the common people of the kingdom. Enter Robin Hood (voiced by Jamie Bamber) and his Merry Men, accompanied by Jerry the Mouse, a mascot of sorts -- and the only member of the band small enough to carry messages to and from the lovely Maid Marian, their ally in the court. Robin's mission? To steal from the greedy villains, give to the poor, and make sure the beloved king returns safely. But John and the Sheriff have other plans -- Robin and his company of "outlaws" are in grave danger. Will they, aided by Tom, Jerry, and Marian, save the kingdom from the villains and restore Richard to his throne?
Is It Any Good?
Clever dialogue, the familiar physical comedy of cat-versus-mouse, and a story well-known and well-told make this an entertaining entry in the world of Tom and Jerry. The movie includes other popular cartoon characters (i.e., Droopy, Spike), some breezy musical numbers, and a very likable Robin Hood .
Only the stereotypical depiction of Maid Marian as a ditzy sex object for part of the movie mars the otherwise enjoyable hour-long film.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fact that Tom and Jerry films are filled with cartoon violence that is intended to make us laugh. How do we know that it's supposed to be funny, not scary?
Why do you think it's satisfying and fun to see familiar characters (Tom and Jerry) incorporated into a well-known story like Robin Hood and His Merry Men?
Why is the only female character played so sexy? Would the story be less entertaining or less effective without the sexy stuff?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : October 2, 2012
- Cast : Charles Shaughnessy , Grey DeLisle , Jamie Bamber
- Directors : Spike Brandt , Tony Cervone
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Warner Home Video
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Book Characters , Animals
- Run time : 58 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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