The Real Robin Hood

The Real Robin Hood (2010)

A special about the origins of the English folk hero.

Documentary History

Was there really a Robin Hood? Did he steal from the rich and give to the poor? This History Channel program revisits the popular legend of the valiant folk hero, revealing Robin's true origins as a composite of multiple figures from the distant past, reviewing their amazing exploits, and seeking insights from historians as well as cast members of the 2010 adventure film "Robin Hood" and its director, Ridley Scott.

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  • Release Date: 2010-05-11
  • Runtime: 2h 0min
  • Director: M. David Melvin

Where to Watch The Real Robin Hood Online

You can now watch The Real Robin Hood online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Cast

    • Ridley Scott

      Self

    • Russell Crowe

      Self

    • Cate Blanchett

      Self

    • Dominic Kinnaird

      Self - Friar Tuck

    • Lockhart Ogilvie

      Self - Will Scarlet

    • William Hurt

      Narrator (voice)