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Tim Burton's Corpse Bride

Original title: Corpse Bride
  • 2005
  • K-7
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
290K
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POPULARITY
362
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When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

  • Directors
    • Tim Burton
    • Mike Johnson
  • Writers
    • Tim Burton
    • Carlos Grangel
    • John August
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Emily Watson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    290K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    362
    595
    • Directors
      • Tim Burton
      • Mike Johnson
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton
      • Carlos Grangel
      • John August
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Helena Bonham Carter
      • Emily Watson
    • 583User reviews
    • 267Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Victor Van Dort
    • (voice)
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Corpse Bride
    • (voice)
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Victoria Everglot
    • (voice)
    Tracey Ullman
    Tracey Ullman
    • Nell Van Dort
    • (voice)
    • …
    Paul Whitehouse
    Paul Whitehouse
    • William Van Dort
    • (voice)
    • …
    Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley
    • Maudeline Everglot
    • (voice)
    Albert Finney
    Albert Finney
    • Finis Everglot
    • (voice)
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Barkis Bittern
    • (voice)
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Pastor Galswells
    • (voice)
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Elder Gutknecht
    • (voice)
    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
    • Black Widow Spider
    • (voice)
    • …
    Enn Reitel
    Enn Reitel
    • Maggot
    • (voice)
    • …
    Deep Roy
    Deep Roy
    • General Bonesapart
    Danny Elfman
    Danny Elfman
    • Bonejangles
    • (voice)
    Stephen Ballantyne
    Stephen Ballantyne
    • Emil
    • (voice)
    Lisa Kay
    • Solemn Village Boy
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Tim Burton
      • Mike Johnson
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton
      • Carlos Grangel
      • John August
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The puppets were 25 to 28 centimeters (9.8 to 11 inches) tall, and some of the stages were so large that animators could actually fit through the set doors with minimal crouching.
    • Goofs
      (at around 16 mins) When Victor is in the woods saying his vows, he puts his ring on the "branch"; a.k.a. the corpse bride's hand, and he puts the ring on the pointer finger. However, in the next shot when she says "You may kiss the bride," the ring has magically moved to her ring finger.
    • Quotes

      Victor Van Dort: [alone in the forest, practicing his vows] With this hand I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never empty, for I will be your wine. - Ah, Mrs. Everglot. You look ravishing this evening. What's that, Mr. Everglot, call you "Dad"? If you insist, Sir. - With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.

      [He places the ring on what he thinks is a root. As he turns away, the root shoots out, grabs Victor's arm and almost pulls him into the ground. Victor pulls himself free and finds a detatched skeletal hand gripping his arm. He watches as the ground gives way and an unearthly female figure, wearing a dishevelled wedding dress, rises from beneath the tree. She pulls back her veil]

      The Corpse Bride: I do.

    • Crazy credits
      Emily is referred to on-screen by name, but is only credited as "Corpse Bride."
    • Alternate versions
      On Disney XD's airing of the film, Alfred saying, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," was muted out.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      According to Plan
      Music by Danny Elfman

      Lyrics by John August and Danny Elfman

      Produced by Danny Elfman

      Performed by Albert Finney, Joanna Lumley, Tracey Ullman, and Paul Whitehouse

    User reviews583

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    9/10
    The Corpse Bride Is To Die For
    I think that The Corpse Bride is a beautiful story. It's about true love and kindness. Johnny Depp is a perfect Victor Van Dort and all the characters are played wonderfully. The animation is superb from facial expressions to a reflection in a tear drop. The ending is one worth waiting for. It's an excellent film that all families should see. I'd suggest not taking children younger than 8 or 9. They might not understand the story line that young, but they'll love the dancing skeletons and the fun songs! That was a surprise: all the songs they sang. If there's one song you must hear it has to be the skeleton one, but also the piano sequence is beautiful as well. Hope you enjoy the film as much as I did!
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    • Oct 1, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2005 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Corpse Bride
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Tim Burton Productions
      • Laika Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $53,401,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $388,166
      • Sep 18, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $118,133,252
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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