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Corpse Bride

  • 20052005
  • PGPG
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Corpse Bride (2005)
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
279K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,309
597
    • Tim Burton
    • Mike Johnson
  • Writers
    • Tim Burton(characters)
    • Carlos Grangel(characters)
    • John August(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp(voice)
    • Helena Bonham Carter(voice)
    • Emily Watson(voice)
    • Tim Burton
    • Mike Johnson
  • Writers
    • Tim Burton(characters)
    • Carlos Grangel(characters)
    • John August(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp(voice)
    • Helena Bonham Carter(voice)
    • Emily Watson(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 583User reviews
    • 266Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Corpse Bride (2005)
    Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Corpse Bride (2005)
    Richard E. Grant in Corpse Bride (2005)
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    Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Corpse Bride (2005)
    Corpse Bride (2005)
    Johnny Depp, Gary Martin, and Deep Roy in Corpse Bride (2005)
    Danny Elfman, Albert Finney, and Joanna Lumley in Corpse Bride (2005)
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    Deep Roy in Corpse Bride (2005)
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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
    Lisa Kay
    • Solemn Village Boy
    • (voice)
      • Tim Burton
      • Mike Johnson
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton(characters)
      • Carlos Grangel(characters)
      • John August(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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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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    Featured review
    8/10
    Beautifully crafted
    This is not my favourite Tim Burton movie by a long shot, but I did find myself enjoying it. The animation is absolutely amazing with the dark bold colours and inspired visual ideas. The music is good too, it adds very well to the atmosphere. The four songs are pretty decent, if nothing special. Remains of the Day was the one I liked best. The script is witty and deliciously dark in places, while the story is clever and fairly original, even if it drags slightly occasionally. The characters are wonderfully quirky and the voice work from the likes of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter is top notch. All in all, a beautifully crafted film, if not quite Burton's finest hour. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Nov 23, 2010

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2005 (United States)
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Warner Bros. Entertainment
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Tim Burton Productions
      • Laika Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 17 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital EX
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