The Death of Robin Hood
The brief
Michael Sarnoski follows up *Pig* with another quietly devastating character study, this time deconstructing the Robin Hood myth into something unexpectedly intimate and melancholy. Hugh Jackman strips away all his usual charm to play a broken man confronting decades of violence, while Jodie Comer anchors the film as his enigmatic caretaker in what feels like a two-person stage play stretched across gorgeous, mist-soaked English countryside. The pacing is deliberately measured, almost meditative, as Sarnoski lets long silences and small gestures carry the emotional weight. Perfect for anyone who loved *The Green Knight* or wants their folk heroes served with existential dread instead of swashbuckling adventure.
The verdict
If you crave slow-burn character studies that prioritize emotional depth over action and can appreciate a meditative deconstruction of legendary figures, this intimate two-hander will reward your patience with quietly devastating performances from Jackman and Comer. If you're expecting traditional Robin Hood adventure or can't tolerate deliberate pacing and long silences, you'll find this contemplative approach frustratingly uneventful.
Watch with
- 👤 Best experienced alone for full contemplative impact
- ⚠️ Skip if you want action-packed Robin Hood
Heads up
- Violence and murder discussed extensively (moderate)
- Character confronting lifetime of killing (frequent)
- Graphic injury aftermath shown (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Michael Sarnoski
- Cast
- Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Noah Jupe, Faith Delaney, Tabitha Smyth
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.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Both explore aging outlaws confronting mortality and seeking redemption.
Total runtime: 2h 3m + 2h 01m = 4h 4m
