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.”
Overview
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
Studio
The Princess Bride
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$31M
Cast
Cary Elwes
as Westley
Robin Wright
as The Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin
as Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon
as Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest
as Count Rugen
Wallace Shawn
as Vizzini
André Roussimoff
as Fezzik
Fred Savage
as The Grandson
Peter Falk
as The Grandfather
Peter Cook
as The Impressive Clergyman
Mel Smith
as The Albino
Carol Kane
as Valerie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
The Princess Bride • Buttercup Films • Act III Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Princess Bride?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Princess Bride (1987).
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 and released in 1987. It is a adventure, fantasy, romance, family film.
How long is The Princess Bride?▼
The Princess Bride has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Princess Bride?▼
The cast of The Princess Bride includes Cary Elwes as Westley, Robin Wright as The Princess Bride, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck, Christopher Guest as Count Rugen and more.
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