Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Directed by Mel Brooks
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- TomVaderApril 12, 2026I saw this in the theater when I was a teen. I was laughing from start to finish, and still laugh when I watch it. I often pull out quotes from this film. That being said, Mell Brooks and parody films can be a hard pill for some people to swallow. If you're looking for a silly comedy, and aren't married to historically accurate storylines, you might enjoy this.
- RichardOctober 21, 2025I saw this one in the cinema and let me tell you, Mel Brooks didn’t just spoof the legend, he tied it up in green tights and danced it across the screen with jazz hands and a wink. From the moment Cary Elwes struts in with that smug grin and says he can speak with an English accent (unlike some other Robins), I knew I was in for a ride. The theater was alive with laughter, real, belly-shaking laughter. Dave Chappelle’s Ahchoo was a revelation, cracking wise and breaking the fourth wall like it owed him money. The musical numbers? Gloriously absurd. “Men in Tights” had the whole audience clapping along, half in disbelief, half in delight. Seeing it on the big screen gave every gag room to breathe. The slapstick landed harder, the costumes looked even sillier and the satire hit just right. It wasn’t just a parody, it was a celebration of parody. Brooks took the dusty Robin Hood myth and turned it into a vaudeville fever dream, complete with fart jokes, blind swordsmen and Patrick Stewart as King Richard in full Shakespearean flourish. And yes, it was juvenile. And yes, it was ridiculous. But in that cinema, surrounded by people laughing at the same nonsense, it felt like comedy communion. A shared moment of joyful irreverence. A tights clad, pun-packed romp that turned the cinema into a medieval madhouse. Seeing it on the big screen made every joke feel bigger, bolder and brasher and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
- SkittlesxMarch 5, 2025Worth a Watch!! Robin Hood: Men in Tights is just straight-up funny. It’s that classic Mel Brooks type of stupid-smart comedy — heaps of goofy jokes, random moments, and little digs at Hollywood that still hit today. Cary Elwes is perfect as Robin, and the whole cast has that “we’re just here to have fun” vibe. A bunch of the jokes are so dumb they loop back around and become legendary. If you like light-hearted, silly, doesn’t-take-itself-seriously comedy, this one’s an easy throw-on and always good for a laugh. 😁
- Delroy G JamesNovember 16, 2025I’ve seen Robin Hood: Men in Tights more times than I can count, and it still feels fresh every watch. Mel Brooks turns the Robin Hood legend into a rapid-fire, fourth-wall-breaking parody packed with clever jokes, catchy songs, and performances that stay funny long after you know every line. It’s pure, comfort-watch chaos in tights.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights Trivia
Robin Hood: Men in Tights was released on July 28, 1993.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights was directed by Mel Brooks.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights has a runtime of 1h 44m.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights was produced by Mel Brooks.
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.
The key characters in Robin Hood: Men in Tights are Robin Hood (Cary Elwes), Prince John (Richard Lewis), Sheriff of Rotingham (Roger Rees).
Robin Hood: Men in Tights is rated PG-13.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a Comedy, Musical, Romance film.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights had a budget of $20M.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights has made $35.7M at the box office.