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The Princess Bride

  • 1987
  • AL
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
459K
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Peter Falk and Fred Savage in The Princess Bride (1987)
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Adventure EpicFairy TaleFantasy EpicQuestSwashbucklerSword & SorceryTeen FantasyAdventureComedyFamily

A bedridden 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.A bedridden 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.A bedridden 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.

  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writer
    • William Goldman
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Mandy Patinkin
    • Robin Wright
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    459K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    247
    39
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • William Goldman
    • Stars
      • Cary Elwes
      • Mandy Patinkin
      • Robin Wright
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 238Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Westley
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Inigo 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
    • 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 to name his favorite thing about making this film, André René Roussimoff replied, without skipping a beat, "Nobody looks at me." He felt he was treated as an equal, without people staring at him because of his 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

      [repeated line]

      Inigo Montoya: Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

    • 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]

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    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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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1988 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La princesa prometida
    • Filming locations
      • Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland(Cliffs of Insanity)
    • 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
      • $30,963,839
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech 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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