The Princess Bride
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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 / Creator
Rob Reiner
Writers
William Goldman
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About The Princess Bride (1987)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Princess Bride (1987) is a Comedy, Family, and Fantasy film from United States. the film was directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by William Goldman. It runs 1 hour and 38 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's 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.
Cast and crew
The film stars Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, and Robin Wright in supporting roles. Writing credits go to William Goldman, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Princess Bride holds a rating of 8/10 based on 481,799 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 93%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 78/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 11 nominations total. These numbers place The Princess Bride within the broader landscape of Comedy and Family cinema from 1987, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Princess Bride is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Princess Bride is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Family films, The Princess Bride offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1987 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Princess Bride on your watchlist for later.
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