EditCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightChris SarandonChristopher GuestWallace ShawnAndré René Roussimoff(as Andre the Giant)Fred SavagePeter FalkPeter CookMel SmithCarol KaneBilly CrystalAnne DysonMargery MasonMalcolm StorryWilloughby GrayBetsy BrantleyDirectorRob ReinerWriterWilliam GoldmanAll cast & crewProduction, box office & more at IMDbProReview8.0469.7K12345678910SummaryReviewers say 'The Princess Bride' is acclaimed for its romance, adventure, and comedy, featuring memorable characters and quotable lines. The film's humor, dialogue, and story are often praised, along with standout performances by Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, and Andre the Giant. The grandfather-grandson framing device adds nostalgia. Some critique special effects and pacing, but the film is widely regarded as a timeless classic.AI-generated from the text of user reviewsAction sequencesCharacter developmentCharmingComedic brillianceFantastical elementsGenerational appealGreat ensembleIconic linesNostalgicRomanticFeatured reviews9vortex-4The simplest pleasures in life are the best, and this film is one of them. Combining a rather basic storyline of love and adventure this movie transcends the usual weekend fair with wit and unmitigated charm. Every character is a delight and you just want to see more of them. "The Princess Bride" is based on the unsurpassed novel by William Goldman, who also penned the screenplay. While this is a movie review, I cannot recommend the book on which it is based more highly. It is quite simply the most humorous, enthralling fable ever written and will fill in many details that were impossible to include on the screen. The only other movie of this type that I can think of that is this much fun was Danny Kaye's "The Court Jester," another costumed comedy/adventure/romance that I also highly recommend.10blanche-2Not much to add to other reviews - a delightful, warm story with some hilarious sections. Rob Reiner had to leave the set while Billy Crystal did his scenes because he became nauseated from laughing so hard. Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib trying to keep from laughing during his scene with Crystal.Robin Wright was a perfect, sweet ingenue just as now she's an amazing President on "House of Cards" and was everyone's image of the ideal First Lady.The entire cast was great. I loved Peter Falk reading the story to Fred Savage.CinemaClownA romance, a comedy, an adventure & a fantasy, The Princess Bride is an amalgamation of all of these and is a fairy tale that has been passed from fathers to sons for generations and here is presented in the form of a novel that is being read by a grandfather to his grandson, thus making sure that the book's narrative style & structure is kept entirely preserved.The Princess Bride tells the story of Buttercup who falls in love with a farm guy but loses him and is at last engaged to the Prince of the region. One day, she is kidnapped & held against her will by three hired helpers; a Sicilian boss, a Spanish swordsman & a giant. But they soon find themselves being pursued by a mysterious masked man who's gaining on their trail.Rob Reiner has directed some well-known classics (A Few Good Men, Stand by Me & When Harry Met Sally...) but most people are still not familiar with his name because unlike other filmmakers, he has no unique style of shooting a film or possesses a trademark. And this is another one of his films that's pretty different in style & approach when compared to his other works. And Reiner does a good job at it.The screenplay is adapted from the book of the same name in a manner that preserves its narrative style, camera-work & editing nicely compliment each other, visuals effects never aims for a realistic portrayal of the world depicted in the story plus it benefits very much from its sweet, tender & pleasant performances from its cast, including Andre the Giant.On an overall scale, there isn't much wrong with The Princess Bride & carries out most of its elements the way it's meant to be. More entertaining than what I was expecting from it, definitely showing a lot of heart, warmth & charm and yet it didn't click enough with me for I'm not really a fan of fairy tales. But for those who've read the book or heard the story or even many newcomers, this will be a delightful experience.10robbijeanThis is one of those rare films that gets better each time you watch it. With something for everyone, The Princess Bride combines romance, action, adventure and parody to create the perfect movie.Cary Elwes and Robin Wright are beautiful to watch and the story of their love is a wonderful backdrop to the adventure and intrigue played out in this story. Mandy Patinkin is wonderful as Inigo and gets to deliver some of the best lines in the film. Chris Sarandon is perfect in his role as the bad guy prince.The plot is rich, with adult innuendos the kids will miss all together and levels of wit to entertain the whole family. The dialogue is full of very funny catch phrases- many of which are still part of my repertoire more than a decade after I first saw the movie. If you like dry humor and fast wit, The Princess Bride will make your day.I have owned this video since 1988 and still watch it regularly - it has become my 'sick day' movie because it is such a joy.8jenpcraftI love this movie! It's sweet, but with satirical humor. The dialogue is great and the adventure scenes are fun. Rob Reiner shows an excellent touch once again with comedy and a childlike point of view. It manages to be whimsical romantic while laughing at the conventions of the fairy tale genre. I would recommend it to just about anyone. I've seen it several times, and I'm always happy to see it again whenever I have a friend who hasn't seen it yet. I haven't watched it with any kids, but I think it has lots for them too. There are wonderful quotes throughout. I think Mandy Patinkin absolutely steals the scenes he is in as the Spaniard Inigo Montoya, bent on avenging his father's death. I gave it 8 out of 10 mainly because it feels very light, but I may go back and change to 9 thinking of how happy this movie makes me and it's rewatchability.More like this7.7The Goonies7.3Labyrinth7.9The Nightmare Before Christmas7.3The NeverEnding Story7.7Tangled7.9Shrek7.1Jumanji7.1Elf7.3The Karate Kid7.8Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory8.0Aladdin6.8HookEditDid you knowEditTriviaWhen 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.GoofsVizzini 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[repeated line] Inigo Montoya: Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.Crazy creditsButtercup is referred to on-screen by name, but is only credited as "The Princess Bride."Alternate versionsCurrent AMC broadcasts in the US use the sped-up 25 fps PAL video from a 24 fps film source.ConnectionsEdited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)SoundtracksTake Me Out to the BallgameFeatured in the Commodore port of "Hardball"Music by Albert von TilzerLyrics 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]Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inHow long is The Princess Bride?Powered by AlexaIs The Albino (Mel Smith) considered a villain or just a good guy who works for Prince Humperdinck & Count Tyrone Rugen?What's the video game the grandson is playing at the beginning called?Whose Chicago Bears jersey is the grandson wearing?DetailsEditRelease dateOctober 9, 1987 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesOfficial sitesOfficial FacebookOfficial siteLanguageEnglishAlso known asLa princesa prometidaFilming locationsCliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland(Cliffs of Insanity)Production companiesAct III CommunicationsButtercup Films Ltd.The Princess Bride Ltd.See more company credits at IMDbProBox officeEditBudget$16,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$30,857,814Opening weekend US & Canada$206,243Sep 27, 1987Gross worldwide$30,983,422See detailed box office info on IMDbProEditRuntime1 hour 38 minutesColorColorSound mixDolby StereoAspect ratio1.85 : 1Suggest an edit or add missing contentTop GapWhat is the streaming release date of The Princess Bride (1987) in Spain?AnswerSee more gapsLearn more about contributingEdit page, The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Robin Wright and Peter Falk., The Princess Bride: Directed by Rob Reiner. With Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest. A bedridden 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..