Film · 1987

The Princess Bride

Name: The Princess Bride
Genre: Adventure, Romance
Released: 1987-09-25
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest

Directed by Rob Reiner · starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin and Chris Sarandon

1 h 38 min
PG
Adventure · Romance
USA
Released in the UK 24 September 1987

8.1 Users23 votes

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Synopsis

A lowly stable boy, Westley, pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup, only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity.

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Runtime: 98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is The Princess Bride?: 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Princess Bride released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 24 September 1987.
Who directed The Princess Bride?: Rob Reiner.
Who is in The Princess Bride?: It stars Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon and Wallace Shawn.
Where can I watch The Princess Bride?: In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Prime Video.