Miss Robin Hood (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1952, Miss Robin Hood is a comedy film directed by John Guillermin, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In this delightful fantasy adventure, a mild-mannered writer of adventure stories for girls (Richard Hearne) finds himself presented with an intriguing proposition from an elderly fan (Margaret Rutherford). She suggests that they conspire to steal a secret whiskey formula from ruthless distillers, who themselves stole it from her family in years gone by. With the recipe back in hand however, it's not long before they attract attention from the Inspectors of Scotland Yard.
Who’s in it. Miss Robin Hood stars Margaret Rutherford as Miss Honey, Richard Hearne as Henry Wrigley, Dora Bryan as Pearl and Peter Jones as Cyril Lidstone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Miss Robin Hood has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Robin Hood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Robin Hood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Robin Hood (1952)?
- In US, Miss Robin Hood is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miss Robin Hood worth watching?
- Miss Robin Hood holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Miss Robin Hood?
- Miss Robin Hood stars Margaret Rutherford, Richard Hearne, Dora Bryan, Peter Jones and Sidney James.
- When was Miss Robin Hood released?
- Miss Robin Hood was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.