The Princess Bride
1 Oscar Nominations·National Film Registry
Rent/Purchase
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.
What critics thought
The Princess Bride landed as a near-unanimous critical success on release, with reviewers charmed by its self-aware wit, its blend of swashbuckling adventure and genuine romance, and the warmth of its ensemble cast. Audiences embraced it even more fervently than critics, and its reputation has only grown in the decades since — the film is now widely regarded as a beloved classic that holds up for viewers of every age.
“Errol Flynn Meets Gunga Din”
Richard Corliss·Time
“greatest romantic, fantasy, adventure story. It flawlessly represents love in that it can be a long arduous process but when fought for, it can be the most beautiful, passionate thing and fill you with the most joyful feelings”
Dalton Mullins·Cineccentric
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Cast & Crew
DirectorRob Reiner
StarringCary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest
ComposerMark Knopfler
The Princess Bride
1 Oscar Nominations·National Film Registry
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.
What critics thought
The Princess Bride landed as a near-unanimous critical success on release, with reviewers charmed by its self-aware wit, its blend of swashbuckling adventure and genuine romance, and the warmth of its ensemble cast. Audiences embraced it even more fervently than critics, and its reputation has only grown in the decades since — the film is now widely regarded as a beloved classic that holds up for viewers of every age.
“Errol Flynn Meets Gunga Din”
Richard Corliss·Time
“greatest romantic, fantasy, adventure story. It flawlessly represents love in that it can be a long arduous process but when fought for, it can be the most beautiful, passionate thing and fill you with the most joyful feelings”
Dalton Mullins·Cineccentric
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Cast & Crew
DirectorRob Reiner
StarringCary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest
ComposerMark Knopfler
Rent/Purchase