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The Princess Bride

1987·Movie
1h 39min·PG
IMDb8.0Metacritic788.3Rotten Tomatoes93%94%

Where to watch

Hulu

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

It's as real as the feelings you feel.

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.
Classic Fairy TaleWhimsical AdventureRomantic ComedyCult ClassicWitty DialogueFeel-Good StoryIntergenerational AppealQuotable & CharmingMeta-Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Rob Reiner, Paul Taylor, Ceri Evans
Written by:
William Goldman, William Goldman
Produced by:
Rob Reiner, Norman Lear, Andrew Scheinman
Composed by:
Mark Knopfler, Guy Fletcher, David John

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Princess Bride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Princess Bride legally?

Hulu

The Princess Bride is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Princess Bride worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Princess Bride rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Princess Bride?

1 h 39 min

The Princess Bride runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Princess Bride based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Princess Bride?

Critics86
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see The Princess Bride much the same way.

Was The Princess Bride a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$31 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is The Princess Bride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Princess Bride?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Princess Bride in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Princess Bride use?

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TV Tropes lists 366 storytelling tropes for The Princess Bride, including Almost Kiss, Overly Long Scream, I Don't Pay You to Think.