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The Princess Bride

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
421K
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POPULARITY
257
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The Princess Bride (1987)
Shared: Dread Pirate and Buttercup Editions
Play trailer1:36
11 Videos
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  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Fantasy

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
421K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
257
59
  • 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
    • 946User reviews
    • 220Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos11

    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
    The Watchlist With 'Fifty Shades Freed' Star Arielle Kebbel
    Video 2:07
    The Watchlist With 'Fifty Shades Freed' Star Arielle Kebbel

    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
    • Westleyas Westley
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Iñigo Montoyaas Iñigo Montoya
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • The Princess Brideas The Princess Bride
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Prince Humperdinckas Prince Humperdinck
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Count Rugenas Count Rugen
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Vizzinias Vizzini
    André René Roussimoff
    André René Roussimoff
    • Fezzikas Fezzik
    • (as Andre the Giant)
    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • The Grandsonas The Grandson
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • The Grandfatheras The Grandfather
    Peter Cook
    Peter Cook
    • The Impressive Clergymanas The Impressive Clergyman
    Mel Smith
    Mel Smith
    • The Albinoas The Albino
    Carol Kane
    Carol Kane
    • Valerieas Valerie
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Miracle Maxas Miracle Max
    Anne Dyson
    Anne Dyson
    • The Queenas The Queen
    Margery Mason
    • The Ancient Booeras The Ancient Booer
    Malcolm Storry
    Malcolm Storry
    • Yellinas Yellin
    Willoughby Gray
    Willoughby Gray
    • The Kingas The King
    Betsy Brantley
    • The Motheras The Mother
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • William Goldman(screenplay by) (based upon his book)
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    Storyline

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    An elderly man reads the book "The Princess Bride" to his sick and thus currently bedridden adolescent grandson, the reading of the book which has been passed down within the family for generations. The grandson is sure he won't like the story, with a romance at its core, he prefers something with lots of action and "no kissing", but he lets grandfather continue, because he doesn't want to hurt his feelings. The story centers on Buttercup, a former farm girl who has been chosen as the princess bride to Prince Humperdinck of Florian. Buttercup does not love him, she who still laments the death of her one true love, Westley, five years ago. Westley was a hired hand on the farm, his stock answer of "as you wish" to any request she made of him which she came to understand was his way of saying that he loved her. But Westley went away to sea, only to be killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. On a horse ride to clear her mind of her upcoming predicament of marriage, Buttercup is kidnapped by a band of bandits: Vizzini who works on his wits, and his two associates, a giant named Fezzik who works on his brawn, and a Spaniard named Inigo Montoya, who has trained himself his entire life to be an expert swordsman. They in turn are chased by the Dread Pirate Roberts himself. But chasing them all is the Prince, and his men led by Count Tyrone Rugen. What happens to these collectives is dependent partly on Buttercup, who does not want to marry the Prince, and may see other options as lesser evils, and partly on the other motives of individuals within the groups. But a larger question is what the grandson will think of the story as it proceeds and at its end, especially as he sees justice as high a priority as action. —Huggo
    • true love
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The story of a man and a woman who lived happily ever after. Even though the courtship almost killed them.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews946

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A satiric comedy with humor and sadness, dark with the light.
    This film is an intelligent, sardonic send up of several genres that pokes fun (affectionately) at fairy tales, swashbucklers, love stories and basic conventions of film. One of my favorite scenes is where Inigo Montoya first confronts his quarry after years of searching. His adversary does the unexpected-and what most villains in real life WOULD do under the same circumstances, with hilarious results in the scene. Basil Rathbone probably whirled in his grave!

    Not by any means Citizen Kane (we already have one of those, anyway) but a champ in its weight class, with a perfect score, a fine script and good performances. Far more true to the flavor of the original fairy tales that it spoofs than even the best of Disney's takes. I loved it the first time I saw it and love it more now. Well worth watching. Recommended.
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    • Sep 28, 2003

    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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