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    Corpse Bride

    • 20052005
    • PGPG
    • 1h 17min
    IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    253K
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    POPULARITY
    2,598
    641
    • Cast & crew
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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
    253K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,598
    641
    • Directors
      • 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)
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • 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)
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    • 551User reviews
    • 279Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Corpse Bride (2005)
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    Deep Roy in Corpse Bride (2005)
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    Top cast

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

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    Set back in the late 1800s in a Victorian village, a man and woman by the names of Victor Van Dort and Victoria Everglot are betrothed because the Everglots need the money or else they'll be living on the streets and the Van Dorts want to be high in society. But when things go wrong at the wedding rehearsal, Victor goes into the woods to practice his vows. Just as soon as he gets them right, he finds himself married to Emily, the corpse bride. While Victoria waits on the other side, there's a rich newcomer that may take Victor's place. So two brides, one groom, who will Victor pick? —XxCherrySodaxX
    gothic horrorhorror for childrenbridecorpsearranged marriage120 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Loving You Is Like Loving The Dead
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some scary images and action, and brief mild language
    • Parents guide

    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 7 mins) When Victor first plays the piano, the arpeggio he plays is actually a C fully diminished. The arpeggio that sounds is C Major.
    • 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 reviews551

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Here's the thing
    People say that Corpse Bride was horribly boring, etc. HOWEVER, that is because they are comparing this nonstop motion picture with Nightmare Before Christmas. Those who were really upset after the movie, saying that 'it's definitely not Nightmare', you are absolutely right. It is not Nightmare. It's Corpse Bride, a completely different movie. Everything was comparison, Nightmare to Corpse Bride, and yes, I'll admit, I enjoyed Nightmare more. However, when going to see this movie, you cannot compare Corpse Bride to Nightmare because then yes, you will be upset. If they had done another Nightmare, they would have done it years ago. But this is a different movie with a beautiful plot when you think more closely about it. It's a very strong plot of love, betrayal, hate, death, etc and you see that very strongly if you listen closely to Danny Elfman's wonderful music, vocal and instrumental. Basically, go into the theaters with an open mind and enjoy and pay attention to the movie because it truly has strong, very strong, meanings. If truly watching and comprehending, at parts you cry and at others you smile. It's very clear that it is beautifully created and the actors match their parts well, but the storyline is simply beautiful. Do not think about Nightmare because that movie has been finished years ago, but enjoy Corpse Bride. I will not give anything away, so I leave my review at that. Enjoy Corpse Bride people! And for others who think I am Anti-Nightmare or something, I am seriously not. I loved and still love that movie, but just enjoy Corpse Bride without judgement until after the movie.
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    • jeslongo
    • Oct 5, 2005

    FAQ6

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tim Burton's 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
      • $53,359,111
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $388,166
      • Sep 18, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $118,090,836
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    Technical specs

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

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