Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse

Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse

Year: 2012

Runtime: 55 mins

Language: English

Directors: Tony Cervone, Spike Brandt

ComedyFamilyAnimationAdventure

Robin Hood fights for justice, taking from the wealthy to aid the less fortunate. He enlists the unlikely assistance of Tom and Jerry in this animated adaptation of the classic tale. The film reimagines the beloved medieval story with the daring duo joining the fight for what’s right, demonstrating that everyone must work together.

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1

Robin Hood and Merry Men ambush the tax transport

Robin Hood and his Merry Men stage a bold ambush on a tax convoy moving through Sherwood Forest. The plan hinges on timing, but Jerry’s warning allows Robin to strike first and seize the gold transport. The ambush sets the tone for the escalating pursuit by the Sheriff and Prince John.

Daytime Sherwood Forest
2

Sheriff identifies Jerry as a spy and assigns Tom to trap him

Following the ambush, the Sheriff of Nottingham deduces that Robin uses Jerry as a courier for a spy inside the castle. He orders Tom to capture Jerry and coax the traitor into revealing his network. The discovery raises the stakes as Robin’s group becomes a hunted target.

Evening Nottingham Castle
3

Jerry delivers a love poem to Maid Marian

That night, Robin asks Jerry to deliver a love poem to Marian, Robin’s confidante and love interest. Marian is at the castle, guarded by Tom who tries to keep the mouse at bay. The mission grows riskier as Jerry inches toward the inner rooms.

Night Castle (Marian’s quarters)
4

Archery tournament bait plan to capture Robin

The Sheriff devises a plan to capture Robin at a staged archery tournament, using Marian’s kiss as added bait. Robin, with some hesitation, signs up and enters the contest. Tom closes in, hoping to trap the informant by forcing a confrontation with Jerry.

Night Castle archery grounds
5

Archery chaos leads to capture

Jerry is chased by Tom while delivering a ring of love from Robin to Marian, and in the chaos the clever mouse accidentally helps Robin win the tournament. The Sheriff unmasks Jerry and Robin, and their Merry Men are captured. The castle’s guards tighten their grip as the heroes face imprisonment.

Night Archery tournament grounds
6

Jerry attempts to free his companions in Marian’s room

Jerry, the last Merry Man aside from Spike, Tyke and Friar Droopy, slips into the castle to free his companions, but Tom discovers him and they clash in Marian’s room. The Sheriff arrives during the struggle and Marian is arrested, revealing herself as Robin’s informer.

Night Marian's room, Castle
7

News of King Richard’s return shocks the castle

Tom captures Jerry, but news reaches John and the Sheriff that King Richard is returning from the Crusades much earlier than expected.

Late night Nottingham Castle
8

Conspiracy to ambush Richard and punish Marian

John and the Sheriff hatch a plan to ambush and kill Richard before he lands, and they also decide to execute Marian for treachery.

Later Nottingham/Shire borders
9

Tom switches sides and frees the prisoners

Tom revokes his loyalty to John, frees Jerry, and teams up with him to help free Robin and the Merry Men from prison. The unlikely alliance begins a renewed counterplot to survive until Richard’s arrival.

Later Castle dungeons
10

Marian is freed by Spike and friends

Spike, Tyke and Friar Droopy slip into the castle unchallenged to free Marian, with Spike leading the way and Friar Droopy providing support. Their rescue restores hope to the embattled group.

Night Castle
11

Rescuers locate John’s ambush and race to the castle

Spike discovers the location of John’s ambush, and Tom, Jerry, Robin and the others surge to the rescue. They move through the castle corridors to reach their imprisoned allies.

Night Castle corridors
12

Assassination thwarted and final confrontation looms

They arrive just in time to thwart the assassination, forcing John and the Sheriff to close in for a final confrontation. The castle becomes a battleground as loyalties prove costly and perilous.

Final confrontation Castle grounds/throne room
13

Final duel buys time for Richard and Robin

As Robin and Richard stand vulnerable, Tom and Jerry engage the two traitors in a sword duel that buys Robin and Richard the moment they need to regroup. The tide turns in their favor with the capture and demise of the conspirators.

Final duel Throne room
14

Richard retakes the throne and the heroes are honored

Richard returns to his throne, Robin and Marian are married, and Tom and Jerry are knighted for loyalty and service. In a light moment, Jerry accidentally strikes Tom with his sword during a chase, but Tom forgives him and they ride off with their newfound honors.

Epilogue Royal throne room and grounds

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