Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood (2026) reinvents the legendary outlaw as a weary, aging man haunted by years of violence and regret. Starring Hugh Jackman alongside Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård, the film trades heroic folklore for a grim story about redemption, mortality, and legacy. Its raw performances, haunting atmosphere, and reflective take on a familiar character make it stand out among modern historical dramas. If this darker version of Robin Hood left an impression, these movies capture similar themes and emotions.
Keep reading for more movies that explore broken heroes, hard-earned redemption, and the cost of a violent past.
Unforgiven
Logan
Robin and Marian
The Green Knight
The Northman
Kingdom of Heaven
The Last Duel
The Revenant
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
The Proposition
Valhalla Rising
Outlaw King
Robin Hood
The King
Braveheart
Macbeth
The Seventh Seal
Ran
The Last Samurai
Silence
The Road
Gladiator
Gladiator II
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die
Centurion
Black Death
The Name of the Rose
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Jeremiah Johnson
The Searchers
The Wild Bunch
Hostiles
The Grey
First Cow
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Becket
Excalibur
A Field in England
The Eagle
Ironclad
The Duellists
The New World
There Will Be Blood
No Country for Old Men
The Witch
Bone Tomahawk
Dead Man
The Rider
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
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Whether through aging outlaws, tragic warriors, or haunted survivors, these films echo the emotional weight of The Death of Robin Hood, proving that redemption stories are often the most unforgettable journeys.





