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By Renee Schonfeld
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Faith-based parody about helping others and handling hurt.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
Times are hard and money is scarce in merry old Bethlingham. Robin Good and his men live nearby in Sherwood Forest, their mission to "fundraise" from the rich and give food (hams) to the poor. But the evil Prince John is never satisfied. He wants all the hams! The Merry Men won't listen to Robin, their honest leader, and decide to steal the hams back. Robin feels alone and unappreciated, and he questions the value of his own honesty. Things get even worse when his well-intentioned but thieving friends are captured by palace guards. It truly seems as if all is lost. It's up to Robin to find a way past his hurt and save both the Merry Men and the townspeople.
Is It Any Good?
Filled with familiar characters, humorous predicaments, and clever melodies, this is typical VeggieTales fare. The message -- that each person is special and God is standing by to help in any situation -- is heard frequently. The affirmation, that "things will get better, I promise they will," is optimistic and comforting.
And ultimately, it's the more confident Robin, with renewed faith, who gathers and motivates the others to help him rescue themselves.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Robin and his Merry Men try to help the poorer citizens of the town. What does charity (or "fundraising") mean, and how have you seen examples of that in your home or community?
It seems as though everyone has a bad day sometimes. What or who has helped you through difficult times?
Prince John seems to have all that money and power could buy, but he still isn't satisfied. What else besides money might make him happy? What kinds of things make you happiest?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 6, 2012
- Cast : Lisa Vischer , Mike Nawrocki , Phil Vischer
- Director : Brian K. Roberts
- Studio : Big Idea
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Run time : 50 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 12, 2026
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