Russell Crowe’s Controversial Film: Why an Older Movie Drew More Attention Than The Pope’s Exorcist

Russell Crowe’s controversial 2010 film Robin Hood is set to leave the Peacock streaming platform in six days, according to recent reports. The movie, which marked the end of Crowe’s long-running creative partnership with director Ridley Scott, had underperformed at the box office upon its release but has since remained available on Peacock for subscribers to view.

Robin Hood, released in 2010, was a big-budget production that failed to meet commercial expectations despite its high-profile cast and direction. The film effectively signaled the end of Crowe’s tenure as a leading man in major studio tent-pole projects, after which he transitioned into supporting roles in films such as The Mummy (2017), Thor: Love and Thunder, and Kraven the Hunter.

Although Crowe later starred in The Pope’s Exorcist in 2023—a film that became one of his rare box-office successes in recent years—it was the older Robin Hood that had previously attracted more controversy and discussion among audiences and critics.

The departure of Robin Hood from Peacock removes one of the notable titles from Crowe’s filmography currently available on the streaming service. As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding whether the film will migrate to another platform or return to Peacock at a later date.