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Princess of Thieves (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG • 2001 • 1h 28m

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This made-for-TV movie earns its PG rating for moderate, swashbuckling adventure violence. As Robin Hood's daughter Gwyn, Keira Knightley engages in frequent swordplay, staff fighting, and archery, though none of it is bloody or graphic. The most intense moments involve Robin Hood being captured and briefly shown on a torture rack, and the general peril of characters being sentenced to death. The film contains no sexual content or… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Stephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Stuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson
Jonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
David Barrass
David Barrass
HC
Hannah Cresswell
Crispin Letts
Crispin Letts
Del Synnott
Del Synnott
BG
Brendan Gregory
Gaye Brown
Gaye Brown
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Is Princess of Thieves appropriate for kids?

This made-for-TV movie earns its PG rating for moderate, swashbuckling adventure violence. As Robin Hood's daughter Gwyn, Keira Knightley engages in frequent swordplay, staff fighting, and archery, though none of it is bloody or graphic. The most intense moments involve Robin… Read more — free account

Content severity in Princess of Thieves

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Princess of Thieves, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:13 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  3. 0:19 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Princess of Thieves

None. A chaste romance develops between Gwyn and Prince Philip, but it involves nothing beyond mild flirting and platonic embraces. There are no kissing scenes, sexual innuendo, or nudity.

Violence and gore in Princess of Thieves

Moderate. The film contains typical adventure violence consistent with the Robin Hood legend. There are multiple scenes of sword fighting, staff fighting, and archery, but no blood or gore is shown. One character is briefly seen being tortured on a stretching rack, which may be intense for younger viewers. A character is killed briefly while protecting another, and the threat of public execution is a major plot point.

Language in Princess of Thieves

None. No profanity is used in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Princess of Thieves

Minor. Characters are occasionally seen drinking ale from mugs in tavern settings, which is depicted as a normal part of the historical period. There are no scenes of drunkenness or any focus on substance use.

Mature themes in Princess of Thieves

The film deals with themes of parental abandonment, duty, and justice. Gwyn's mother has died and her father is largely absent, which is a key part of her character motivation. A main character is captured, sentenced to death, and briefly tortured, creating sustained peril.

Scary moments in Princess of Thieves

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Princess of Thieves yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Princess of Thieves appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Princess of Thieves is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This made-for-TV movie earns its PG rating for moderate, swashbuckling adventure violence. As Robin Hood's daughter Gwyn, Keira Knightley engages in frequent swordplay, staff fighting, and archery, though none of it is…

What age rating does Princess of Thieves have?

Princess of Thieves is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Princess of Thieves about?

This made-for-TV movie earns its PG rating for moderate, swashbuckling adventure violence. As Robin Hood's daughter Gwyn, Keira Knightley engages in frequent swordplay, staff fighting, and archery, though none of it is bloody or graphic. The most intense moments involve Robin Hood being captured and briefly shown on a…

Is there sex or nudity in Princess of Thieves?

None. A chaste romance develops between Gwyn and Prince Philip, but it involves nothing beyond mild flirting and platonic embraces. There are no kissing scenes, sexual innuendo, or nudity.

How violent is Princess of Thieves?

Moderate. The film contains typical adventure violence consistent with the Robin Hood legend. There are multiple scenes of sword fighting, staff fighting, and archery, but no blood or gore is shown. One character is briefly seen being tortured on a stretching…

Is the language in Princess of Thieves appropriate for kids?

None. No profanity is used in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Princess of Thieves?

Minor. Characters are occasionally seen drinking ale from mugs in tavern settings, which is depicted as a normal part of the historical period. There are no scenes of drunkenness or any focus on substance use.

What mature themes appear in Princess of Thieves?

The film deals with themes of parental abandonment, duty, and justice. Gwyn's mother has died and her father is largely absent, which is a key part of her character motivation. A main character is captured, sentenced to death, and briefly tortured, creating…

How long is Princess of Thieves?

Princess of Thieves runs 88 minutes, directed by Peter Hewitt, released in 2001.

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