The Princess Bride (1987)

Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity. Battling Rodents of Unusual Size. Facing torture in the Pit of Despair. True love has never been a snap.

The Princess Bride (1987) poster

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Knopfler
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle
Editing: Robert Leighton
Production: The Princess Bride Ltd., Buttercup Films Ltd., Act III Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: en

Themes

Wedding Chaos and Romance, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Romantic Stories

Keywords

dreams, based on novel or book, narration, wrestling, miracle, sword fight, revenge, boat chase, pirate, wedding, swashbuckler, evil prince, screwball, impersonation, giant man

Trailer

The Princess Bride Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Princess Bride about?
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Who directed The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn.
How long is The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride is a Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family film.
What is the budget of The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride had a budget of $16M.
How much did The Princess Bride gross?
The Princess Bride grossed $31M worldwide.
Where was The Princess Bride produced?
The Princess Bride was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Princess Bride?
The themes of The Princess Bride include: Wedding Chaos and Romance, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Romantic Stories.