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Version of 

The Princess Bride Game (2008)
Original film made into a video game

References 

Yojimbo (1961)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)
A He-Man toy can be seen in the grandson's room.

Referenced in 

Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (1988)
A sign reads "Beware, Rodents of Unusual Size"
Designing Women: Great Expectations (1988)
Mentioned by name.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (1991)
Tom: "My name is Inigo Montoya!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (1992)
Tom (as Inigo): "I see you are using the Danish counter." Tom (as Wesley): "I though it wise, considering the terrain."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: City Limits (1992)
Tom: "Hello! I am Inigo Montoya."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Unchained (1992)
Tom: "Have fun stormin' the castle!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Against the Moon Men (1992)
Tom: "Have fun storming the castle!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (1992)
Servo: My Westley will come for me.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Day the Earth Froze (1993)
Joel (as Vizzini): "Inconceivable! They're gaining on us?!"
The Crush (1993)
At one point, Michael says to Nick, "As you were", a reference to the line "As you wish", repeated by Cary Elwes' character Westley in The Princess Bride.
Larry King Live: Episode dated 27 July 1993 (1993)
Mel Brooks talks about Cary Elwes impressing him in this film
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
Several references to Cary Elwes' previous movie role, from costumes to sets to fight choreography.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1993)
Mike: "He's only *mostly* dead!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Wild World of Batwoman (1993)
Crow (as Vizzini): "You might think that the iocane powder is in *this* one!"
Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (1993)
Seen on video store shelf
Yakko's World: An Animaniacs Singalong (1994)
The song "Video Review" says, "The Princess Bride got married to the handsome Prince of Tides which now makes her dad the Fisher King the Father of the Bride."
The Crow (1994)
King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride (1994)
Title reference.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Sword and the Dragon (1994)
Mike: "Where are the R.O.U.S.s?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Night of the Blood Beast (1996)
Tom (as Vizzini): "Inconceivable!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
"The two of you are beginning a strange journey." Crow (as Peter Cook) Mawwige.
Spice World (1997)
My Giant (1998)
Quest for Camelot (1998)
numerous references
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Final Sacrifice (1998)
My Rowsdower will come for me
Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
In his speech about fighting "to the pain" he mentions removal of the tongue and eyes. In Final Fantasy VIII there is a magic called Pain which causes Blindness and Silence.
The Book That Wrote Itself (1999)
talked about in the movie
Spaced: Beginnings (1999)
Tim's line "Skip to the end" is given the exact same inflection and delivery as Prince Humperdink's (Chris Sarandon) during the wedding scene.
The Powerpuff Girls: Dream Scheme/You Snooze, You Lose (1999)
In "Dream Scheme", the whole story is narrated & said in rhyme. At one point, the Professor says, "I mean it," to which Bubbles responds, "Anybody want a peanut? " This is the same rhyme that Vizzini & Fezzik say in "The Princess Bride".
Afula Express (1999)
Best in Show (2000)
Scott and Stefan have a dog named Tyrone, named for Christopher Guest's character in the Princess Bride
Corky Romano (2001)
EV Nova (2002)
Scooby-Doo (2002)
Burning Annie (2004)
Jason vs. Sadako (2003)
referenced in cartoon
Love Actually (2003)
When Colin Firth and Lucia Moniz are in the lake, she says "don't disturb the eels," a reference to the Shrieking Eels and a line from "The Princess Bride."
Crash Nitro Kart (2003)
Nitrous Oxide quotes "Inconceivable!"
Hellboy (2004)
Hellboy says: "You killed my father, your ass is mine! "
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Two cuts to Elle Driver's face, on the left and right cheeks.
Shrek 2 (2004)
When Shrek, Donkey and Puss are riding through the castle to stop Charming from kissing Fiona, Puss leaps off Donkey's back to fight and delay the guards chasing them. Shrek and Donkey stop but Puss tells Shrek to "Go, get your woman" then turns to face the guards saying "Time to repay my debt". This scene is a reference to a scene in "The Princess Bride" (1987) with Puss saying the identical lines that Inigo Montoya says (also in a very strong Spanish accent) allowing Westley to rescue Buttercup from her wedding to Prince Humperdinck.
VeggieTales: Sumo of the Opera (2004)
The sumo announcer debates if "inconceivable" is a word
The West Wing: The Hubbert Peak (2004)
Josh refers to ROUS' (Rodents Of Unusual Size)
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Lights! Camera! Danger! (2004)
A movie parody and/or quote reference.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
The "leeches" scene in A Series of Unfortunate Events is a direct reference to the "shrieking eels" scene in The Princess Bride
MirrorMask (2005)
a white-faced character in a monastic cowl and robes talks about someone having destroyed "The Pit of Despair" (an obvious allusion to the torturous albino played by Mel Smith who operated said "pit" in the Rob Reiner film)
John Pinette: I Say Nay Nay (2005)
"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
The Helix... Loaded (2005)
Same dialogue: " My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father prepare to die."
Sith Apprentice (2005)
Count Dooku uses the famous "I'm not left-handed" gambit/dialogue from the movie.
Jade Empire (2005)
A character asks the player for feedback after inflicting pain. "And remember, this is for posterity..."
Robot Chicken: S&M Present (2005)
"My name is Joey Fatone. You killed my friends. Prepare to die."
Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie (2005)
joke about a guy's name ends with "You killed my father. Prepare to die."
The Office: The Fire (2005)
referenced in dialogue
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.27 (2005)
clue in "The Great & Near-Great" category alludes to film's "My name is Inigo Montoya" dialogue with "My name is Inigo de Onaz y Loyola ... Prepare to pray!"
The Family Stone (2005)
while playing charades this movie is mentioned
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
How I Met Your Mother: Drumroll, Please (2006)
When Ted and Victoria choose fake identities, Victoria chooses Buttercup
American Dad!: With Friends Like Steve's (2006)
The Battle of Wits between Steve and Barry is a remake of the Battle of Wits between the Man in Black and Vizzini
Psych: Woman Seeking Dead Husband: Smokers Okay, No Pets (2006)
Shawn mentions the "Dread Pirate Wilcroft," a reference to the Dread Pirate Roberts.
Stargate: Atlantis: The Return: Part 1 (2006)
Sheppard tries to quote from Princess Bride, even adding, "good movie". However, the quote is actually from the book, not the movie.
Stargate: Atlantis: Irresponsible (2006)
Lucious mentions getting on Shepherd's shoulders and putting a cloak on to scare the Gennai away, just as Andre the giant did.
Happily N'Ever After (2006)
both contain Prince Humperdink, and Wallace Shawn appears in both movies
The Office: Phyllis' Wedding (2007)
Michael quotes a line from the wedding scene of The Princess Bride.
Entourage: The Prince's Bride (2007)
episode title
Countdown: Antiguo matadero de Navalafuente, 15:35 horas (2007)
DVD rented by Bárbara Lennie's character.
New York City Serenade (2007)
mentioned when talking about Wallace Shawn
Eureka: A Night in Global Dynamics (2007)
Taggert: "He fell victim to one of the classic blunders! Never go in against an Austrailian when death is on the line."
NCIS: Identity Crisis (2007)
Referenced by Tony, when they find out Kamul is just another alias, and that other people have been using the name Kamul just like people used the name Dread Pirate Roberts in Princess Bride
Scrubs: My Princess (2008)
The entire episode is an homage to The Princess Bride. Also, when Dr. Cox (as the knight) begins fighting the Maiden's monster, he says "My name is Percival Cox, you're killing my friend, prepare to die." a variation on a famous line from that film.
Golgotha (2008)
in an intertitle.
Fallout 3 (2008)
A character asks the player for feedback after inflicting pain. "And remember, this is for posterity..."
Gears of War 2 (2008)
One of the achievements quotes Miracle Max's line "Have fun storming the castle"
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 - The Criminal Projective (2008)
When Strong Bad as Dangeresque aims his gun at Homestar as Uzi Bazooka after Senor Cardgage as Dadgeresque is killed, he rather embellishes on the "You killed my father" quote from this movie
Merlin: The Labyrinth of Gedref (2008)
This episode references the poisoned goblet scene (known as 'Battle of Wits') from "The Princess Bride".
QI: France (2009)
Answer to the question: which film did Andre the Giant appear in?
The Office: Lecture Circuit: Part 2 (2009)
Michael imitates the speech impediment of the vicar from "The Princess Bride."
I Love You, Man (2009)
Prince Humperdink and The Impressive Clergyman's lines are quoted
Crank: High Voltage (2009)
The line "you killed my brother, motherfucker, prepare to die!" is a reference to Inigo's famous line.
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
mentioned and quoted
The Third Testament: The Antichrist and the Harlot (2009)
During the Russian Roulette scene, Angus mentions the Princes Bride to Kalani.
NCIS: Good Cop, Bad Cop (2009)
Ziva's and Daniel's 'I don't want to shoot you. I don't want to die' echoes an exchange between Inigo & the 'Man in Black'
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.26 (2009)
Reference in a $2,000 clue in the category "Stars by Movie Roles"
Jack and the Beanstalk (2010)
The pawnbroker (Wallace Shawn) offers Jack some iocaine powder but then reconsiders, saying, "It's very poisonous." In "The Princess Bride," iocaine powder is what killed Vizzini, Shawn's character in that film.
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.85 (2010)
Billy Crystal mentions that he had a small role in the film
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.117 (2010)
Subject of a $1,200 clue in the category "Flick Arrr!"
Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Semifinal 3 (2010)
Subject of a $400 clue in the category "Movie Title Fill In the Blank"
G.I. Joe: Renegades: Brothers of Light (2011)
Tunnel Rat puts his fingers in his ears and says, "Humperdink Humperdink."
In Plain Sight: Love in the Time of Colorado (2011)
Two characters quote lines from the movie.
Saturday Night Live: Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga (2011)
Referenced on "What's That Name?"
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
Duke: "Those are some rodents of unusually large size"
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part I (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part II (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part III (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part IV (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part V (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part VI (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part VII (2011)
Angry Joe pretends to be Inigo Montoya
Suburban Knights (2011)
Angry Joe is dressed as Inigo Montoya, and Todd is the Dread Pirate Roberts
Saturday Night Live: Jason Segel/Florence and the Machine (2011)
In "Andé the Giant Chooses an Ice Cream Flavor," Andre the Giant (Jason Segel) wears the same costume he wore as Fezzik in "The Princess Bride,"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.53 (2011)
Jason Reitman mentions directing a live reading of the film's screenplay
Family Guy: Meg and Quagmire (2012)
Grandpa reading to kid
The Finder: A Cinderella Story (2012)
quoted in dialogue
The Office: Last Day in Florida (2012)
In a talking head segment, Oscar uses reverse psychology on himself and then realizes, "I'm Wallace Shawn in 'The Princess Bride'!"

Featured in 

I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1987 (2003)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005)
In the top 100
Love Is Like a Storybook (2006)
Clips featured
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)
Clips are shown.
Employee of the Month (2006)
Movie being shown in the store.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Monsters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (2009)
Footage shown during the Wrestlers Turned Actors segment
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
clip shown when introducing Wallace Shawn
The Nostalgia Critic: Conan: Part 1 (2010)
The "Have fun storming the castle!" clip is shown.
Greek: Pride & Punishment (2010)
Evan and Rebecca see it at the theatre
The Nostalgia Critic: Free Willy (2010)
clip from movie is shown

Spoofs 

Spoofed in 

Maniac Mansion: The Prince's Broad (1992)
The episode is a parody of the film, with all the cast members taking part.
The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
The musical sequence "A Pirate I Was Meant To Be" is a takeoff of the rhyming game from this film.
The Mighty Boosh: Journey to the Centre of the Punk (2007)
After chasing, Howard Moon points his weapon toward his like-minded archenemy and nonchalantly says: "Prepare to die".
Ben 10: Alien Force: Vendetta (2010)
Kevin spoofs Inigo's line "Hell my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Cliffhanger (2011)
As Morgan raises the partition in the limo, he says "As you wish" with the same delivery as Wesley as he's falling down the hill.

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