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The Princess Bride

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
424K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
263
45
The Princess Bride (1987)
Shared: Dread Pirate and Buttercup Editions
Play trailer1:36
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AdventureFamilyFantasy
While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his tr... Read allWhile home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
424K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
263
45
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • William Goldman(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Cary Elwes
      • Mandy Patinkin
      • Robin Wright
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • William Goldman(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Cary Elwes
      • Mandy Patinkin
      • Robin Wright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 955User reviews
    • 223Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos10

    The Princess Bride: Special Edition
    Trailer 1:36
    The Princess Bride: Special Edition
    Essential Guide to the Work of Robin Wright
    Clip 7:01
    Essential Guide to the Work of Robin Wright
    Breakout Performances Before They Were 2021 Sundance Stars
    Clip 2:32
    Breakout Performances Before They Were 2021 Sundance Stars
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Clip 2:09
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Clip 2:16
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Clip 1:40
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    The Fart Heard 'Round the World With Cary Elwes
    Video 2:25
    The Fart Heard 'Round the World With Cary Elwes
    "Patriot" Star Michael Dorman Crushes on 'The Princess Bride'
    Video 2:30
    "Patriot" Star Michael Dorman Crushes on 'The Princess Bride'
    The Characters of Rob Reiner: Where Are They Now?
    Video 1:44
    The Characters of Rob Reiner: Where Are They Now?
    Take Five With "GLOW" Star Sydelle Noel
    Video 1:52
    Take Five With "GLOW" Star Sydelle Noel

    Photos245

    Cary Elwes, André René Roussimoff, and Mandy Patinkin in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Rob Reiner in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Cary Elwes and Robin Wright in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Robin Wright and Wallace Shawn in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Chris Sarandon in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Cary Elwes and Robin Wright in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Mandy Patinkin in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Cary Elwes and Robin Wright in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Cary Elwes and Robin Wright in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Billy Crystal and Carol Kane in The Princess Bride (1987)
    André René Roussimoff, Mandy Patinkin, and Wallace Shawn in The Princess Bride (1987)
    Mandy Patinkin in The Princess Bride (1987)

    Top cast

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    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Westley
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Iñigo Montoya
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • The Princess Bride
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Prince Humperdinck
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Count Rugen
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Vizzini
    André René Roussimoff
    André René Roussimoff
    • Fezzik
    • (as Andre the Giant)
    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • The Grandson
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • The Grandfather
    Peter Cook
    Peter Cook
    • The Impressive Clergyman
    Mel Smith
    Mel Smith
    • The Albino
    Carol Kane
    Carol Kane
    • Valerie
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Miracle Max
    Anne Dyson
    Anne Dyson
    • The Queen
    Margery Mason
    • The Ancient Booer
    Malcolm Storry
    Malcolm Storry
    • Yellin
    Willoughby Gray
    Willoughby Gray
    • The King
    Betsy Brantley
    Betsy Brantley
    • The Mother
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • William Goldman(screenplay by) (based upon his book)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When asked what his favorite thing about making this film was, André René Roussimoff replied, without skipping a beat, "Nobody looks at me." He felt treated as an equal, without people staring at him because of his grand size.
    • Goofs
      Vizzini mentions Australia's convict colonies during the movie. This may seem anachronistic since the movie has a medieval setting, but this story is fantasy not history. In fact, its being told as a fairy tale from a grandfather to his grandson. In the novel, this was just one of many (intentionally contradictory) clues about when the story takes place.
    • Quotes

      Buttercup: We'll never survive.

      Westley: Nonsense. You're only saying that because no one ever has.

    • Crazy credits
      Buttercup is referred to on-screen by name, but is only credited as "The Princess Bride."
    • Alternate versions
      Current AMC broadcasts in the US use the sped-up 25 fps PAL video from a 24 fps film source.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Me Out to the Ballgame
      Featured in the Commodore port of "Hardball"

      Music by Albert von Tilzer

      Lyrics by Jack Norworth (credit only)

      Arranged by Ed Bogas (uncredited)

      Published by Broadway Music Corporation - Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd.

      [Heard on the TV at the start of the opening scene]

    User reviews955

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Funny touching love story (not just the fairy tale)
    A boy (Fred Savage) is home sick, and to his dismay, his grandfather (Peter Falk) has come to read him a fairy tale. It's the story of the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright) who falls for farmboy "As you wish" Westley (Cary Elwes). He goes off to make his fortune, but after news of his death, Buttercup is being married off to Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Then the princess bride gets kidnapped by three rogues (Wallace Shawn, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant).

    This is possibly the best fairy tale reimagining ever. Peter Falk's feign indifference narration sets off the great adventure, and Fred Savage has just the best balance. Director Rob Reiner has put together all the fairy tale snippets and create something even better. The characters are memorable. And who could forget the fun that Wallace Shawn has choosing the poison drink. Mandy Patinkin is absolutely amazing as the swordsman seeking revenge from the six finger man. And there will never be another André the Giant.
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    FAQ9

    • What is 'The Princess Bride' about?
    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • Why did Vizzini kidnap Buttercup?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Braut des Prinzen
    • Filming locations
      • Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Act III Communications
      • Buttercup Films Ltd.
      • The Princess Bride Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,857,814
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $206,243
      • Sep 27, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,902,442
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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