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The Princess Bride

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The Princess Bride
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PG,1hr 38min
Genres:
Family,Comedy,Sci-Fi,Action,Romance
Released:
September 25, 1987
Director:
Rob Reiner
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Starring:
Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Mandy Patinkin  ...more
Synopsis: Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley's journey to rescue Buttercup ... Full Synopsis
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Richard Corliss, Time
As you watch this enchanting fantasy, feel free to be thrilled or to giggle, as you wish. This time, Happily Ever After lasts 98 minutes. [21 Sept 1987] Full Review
Metascore
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77
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 20 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Cary Elwes
Westley
Robin Wright Penn
Buttercup, the Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin
Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon
Prince Humperdinck
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