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The Princess Bride

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
431K
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The Princess Bride (1987)
Shared: Dread Pirate and Buttercup Editions
Play trailer1:36
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AdventureFamilyFantasy
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
431K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
256
50
    • Rob Reiner
    • William Goldman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Mandy Patinkin
    • Robin Wright
    • Rob Reiner
    • William Goldman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Mandy Patinkin
    • Robin Wright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 964User reviews
    • 225Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

    Videos10

    The Princess Bride: Special Edition
    Trailer 1:36
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    Essential Guide to the Work of Robin Wright
    Clip 7:01
    Watch Essential Guide to the Work of Robin Wright
    Breakout Performances Before They Were 2021 Sundance Stars
    Clip 2:32
    Watch Breakout Performances Before They Were 2021 Sundance Stars
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Clip 2:09
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    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Clip 2:16
    Watch Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    Clip 1:40
    Watch Home Movie: The Princess Bride
    The Fart Heard 'Round the World With Cary Elwes
    Video 2:25
    Watch The Fart Heard 'Round the World With Cary Elwes
    "Patriot" Star Michael Dorman Crushes on 'The Princess Bride'
    Video 2:30
    Watch "Patriot" Star Michael Dorman Crushes on 'The Princess Bride'
    The Characters of Rob Reiner: Where Are They Now?
    Video 1:44
    Watch The Characters of Rob Reiner: Where Are They Now?
    Take Five With "GLOW" Star Sydelle Noel
    Video 1:52
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    Photos247

    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)

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    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Westley
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Iñigo 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
      • Rob Reiner
      • William Goldman(screenplay by) (based upon his book)
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    Storyline

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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

      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 reviews964

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    9/10
    Outstanding!
    Princess Bride is something that is really special. It is well designed, well directed and well acted. Rob Reiner is a very good director indeed, directing films like Stand By Me and all that. The film itself is beautiful, with lovely sets and costumes, matched with a funny and touching script, not to mention quotable. The story was simple, but very well-developed, with a few surprises here and there. As for the acting, it is superb. Cary Elwes is a very charismatic lead as Westley, and Robin Wright gives a very spirited performance as Princess Buttercup. Chris Sarandon is a little annoying, but he has some delicious throw-away lines, so you warm to him, especially when Westley insults him at the end. Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant and Christopher Guest(who bares a mere resemblance to Tim Curry's Cardinal Richelieu) were very good too, as is an unrecognisable Billy Crystal. And Mandy Patinkin is deliciously hammy as the man who wishes to avenge his father's death by killing his six-fingered murderer. But what impressed me most were the funny interruptions with the grandfather(played wonderfully by Colombo's Peter Falk)and his sick grandson(Fred Savage). All in all, an original and funny movie that is a must see. 9.5/10 Bethany Cox.
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    • Mar 28, 2009

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    FAQ9

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    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • Why did Vizzini kidnap Buttercup?

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1987 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Act III Communications
      • Buttercup Films Ltd.
      • The Princess Bride Ltd.
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 38 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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