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Robin of Locksley (1996) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
1996 · 97 mins · English
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Directed by
Michael Kennedy
Starring
Sarah Chalke, Joshua Jackson, James Bell, Tyler Labine, L. Harvey Gold, Devon Sawa

After winning the lottery, teenage Robin and his family leave Kansas City for Seattle. Enrolled at the upscale Locksley Academy, Robin befriends several classmates and together they devise a scheme to fund an injured friend's surgery after the money is stolen by the head of a powerful corporation.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Robin of Locksley
  6. 6 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Robin of Locksley Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Robin of Locksley (1996) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Lottery win and relocation to Seattle

    Robin McAllister and his family win the lottery and relocate from Kansas City to Seattle, instantly changing their social status. The windfall provides them with wealth and a chance to start anew in a big city. The move sets the stage for Robin's later life at a private school and new social circles.

    When
    Right after the lottery win
    Where
    Seattle, WA

  2. Robin enrolls at Locksley Academy

    Robin begins attending Locksley Academy, a prestigious private school for the wealthy. He must navigate a new social hierarchy and adapt to city life far from his former environment. The school becomes the focal point for his early schemes and friendships.

    When
    First day of school
    Where
    Locksley Academy, Seattle

  3. A plan to help a friend leads to a bold idea

    Robin learns a friend needs money for an operation and decides to act by targeting a powerful figure, John Prince Sr. The plan to rob him marks Robin's first foray into high-stakes misadventure. This moment seeds the conflict that drives much of the story.

    When
    Shortly after joining Locksley Academy
    Where
    John Prince Sr.'s residence

  4. Robin befriends Will Scarlett and Little John

    Robin finds kinship with two misfits, Will Scarlett and Little John, who share his rebellious streak. The trio becomes a close-knit group that will challenge the school’s social order. Their friendship lays the groundwork for future teamwork.

    When
    Early in the school year
    Where
    Locksley Academy

  5. Romance and horses with Marian

    Robin falls for Marian, who helps train the horses owned by his family. Her involvement ties Robin to both his wealth and his new social circle. Marian’s support also anchors Robin’s plans and loyalties as events unfold.

    When
    During the school year
    Where
    Marian's training area

  6. Rivalry with John Prince Jr. and friends

    John Prince Jr., the school’s top rich kid, along with Warner and Gibson, makes life difficult for Robin. The rivalry escalates into a personal clash that positions Robin as an adversary to the Prince clan. The conflict intensifies throughout the early part of the story.

    When
    Soon after Robin’s arrival
    Where
    Locksley Academy campus

  7. Archery ambitions spark a new team

    Robin tries to join the archery team but is blocked by John Prince Jr. Undeterred, he starts his own archery team and recruits Will and Little John. The new team trains under Robin’s guidance, leveraging his skill and leadership.

    When
    Mid-school year
    Where
    Locksley Academy archery range

  8. Misfit teammates join the effort

    Will Scarlett and Little John join the archery project, bringing loyalty and street-smarts to Robin’s cause. They learn the ropes and contribute to the team’s growing confidence. Practice sessions become a symbol of their rebellion against the Prince clique.

    When
    Shortly after forming the team
    Where
    Practice field

  9. Nottingham closes in

    FBI agent Walter Nottingham starts to close in on the school’s scheming circle. Robin uses clever tactics to stay ahead, masking their true plans and avoiding capture. The tension tightens as authorities close the net around them.

    When
    Mid to late film
    Where
    FBI offices / School grounds

  10. Plan adapts to outsmart the elite

    Robin and his crew adapt their plan to counter the wealth-driven clique without relying on brute force. They rely on wit, teamwork, and strategic moves to challenge the Prince faction. The rest of the movie focuses on turning the power structure inside the school on its head.

    When
    Late film
    Where
    Locksley Academy

  11. Climactic takedown of the Prince faction

    In a climactic sequence, Robin outsmarts John Prince Jr. and dismantles the Prince faction. The school’s wealth hierarchy faces consequences as Robin’s team executes their plan. The confrontation marks the turning point of the story.

    When
    End of the movie
    Where
    Locksley Academy

  12. Resolution and a new balance in Seattle

    With the immediate danger resolved, Robin’s actions lead to a new balance in his community. His wealth is redirected toward positive outcomes, and his friendship with Will, Little John, and Marian is solidified. The ending reflects a renewed sense of responsibility and hope for the future.

    When
    After the climax
    Where
    Seattle

Last updated: February 17, 2026 at 19:58

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Timeline questions answered

Robin of Locksley Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Robin of Locksley (1996): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Robin decide to rob John Prince Sr.?

Robin decides to rob John Prince Sr. after learning that a friend needs money for a critical medical operation. The money needed for the surgery had been stolen by John Prince Sr., the head of a powerful corporation, which motivates Robin to take action and target the wealthy figure to help his friend.

  • john prince sr
  • robbery
  • friend surgery
  • money
Q2

Why does John Prince Jr. block Robin from joining the archery team?

John Prince Jr. blocks Robin from joining the archery team because he sees Robin as a threat to his status at Locksley Academy. As the wealthiest and most prominent student, Prince Jr. enjoys unchecked power at the school, and Robin's growing influence and leadership among fellow students threatens that position.

  • john prince jr
  • archery team
  • rivalry
  • locksley academy
Q3

How does Robin start his own archery team after being rejected?

After being blocked from joining the school's archery team by John Prince Jr., Robin decides to start his own team. He recruits his two closest friends, Will Scarlett and Little John, who share his rebellious spirit. Robin teaches them his archery techniques and strategic thinking, turning their practice sessions into a symbol of defiance against the wealthy Prince clique.

  • archery team
  • will scarlett
  • little john
  • locksley academy
Q4

Who is FBI Agent Walter Nottingham and what is his role in the story?

FBI Agent Walter Nottingham is a law enforcement officer who begins investigating the scheming activities at Locksley Academy. As he closes in on Robin and his friends, Robin must use clever tactics to stay ahead of the investigation and avoid capture while continuing to execute his plan against the Prince faction.

  • fbi agent
  • walter nottingham
  • investigation
  • locksley academy
Q5

How does Robin outsmart the Prince faction in the end?

Robin and his crew adapt their plan throughout the movie, relying on wit, teamwork, and strategic moves rather than brute force. In the climactic sequence, Robin executes a carefully planned takedown that dismantles John Prince Jr.'s control over the school and exposes the Prince faction's wrongdoing, turning the power structure inside Locksley Academy against them.

  • john prince jr
  • climax
  • victory
  • locksley academy
Q6

How does winning the lottery change Robin's life at Locksley Academy?

Winning the lottery allows Robin's family to relocate from Kansas City to Seattle and enroll him at Locksley Academy, a prestigious private school for wealthy students. This sudden change in social status places Robin in a new environment where he must navigate unfamiliar social hierarchies while using his resources to help friends and challenge the established elite.

  • lottery win
  • Seattle
  • locksley academy
  • social status
Q7

What is Robin's relationship with Marian?

Robin falls in love with Marian, a girl who trains the horses owned by his family. Their relationship develops through her involvement with the horses, tying Robin to both his new wealth and his growing social circle at Locksley Academy. Marian's support becomes an anchor for Robin's plans and loyalties as the story unfolds.

  • marian
  • romance
  • horses
  • locksley academy
Q8

What is the relationship between John Prince Sr. and John Prince Jr.?

John Prince Sr. is the father of John Prince Jr. and the head of a powerful corporation whose wealth controls much of Seattle's elite. John Prince Jr. uses his father's wealth and influence to become the most prominent student at Locksley Academy, dominating the school's social hierarchy and using his position to oppose Robin.

  • john prince sr
  • john prince jr
  • father son
  • corporation

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