Princess of Thieves (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, Princess of Thieves is an action, adventure and tv movie film directed by Peter Hewitt, running about 88 minutes. “If you thought Robin Hood broke all the rules, wait until you meet his daughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sherwood forest has a courageous new hero - Gwyn, the daughter of Robin Hood. Possessing the cunning skills of her legendary father and the beauty and intelligence of her mother Maid Marian, Gwyn is anxious to follow in her father's footsteps. King Richard nears death and Robin Hood and his Merry Men are summoned to help bring Richard's son Philip to his rightful place on the throne before the evil Prince John can assume power. Robin Hood's life and that of the future King of England soon lies in Gwyn's hands when Robin is captured and sentenced to death.

Who’s in it. Princess of Thieves stars Keira Knightley as Gwyn, Stephen Moyer as Prince Phillip, Malcolm McDowell as Sheriff of Nottingham and Stuart Wilson as Robin Hood, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Princess of Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Princess of Thieves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Princess of Thieves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.