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The Princess Bride
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Directed by Rob Reiner. With Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swo…
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Release snapshot for The Princess Bride.
MoviHero lists September 25, 1987 as the release date for The Princess Bride. Rob Reiner is the listed director. The listed cast includes Cary Elwes as Westley, Robin Wright as The Princess Bride, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 25, 1987
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorRob Reiner
CastCary Elwes as Westley, Robin Wright as The Princess Bride, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Princess Bride runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 5,398 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The Princess Bride is ultimately a story of love - of a grandather for his grandson, of Inigo Montoya for his murdered father and between…”
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“Maybe not too surprisingly, a poorly young lad (Fred Savage) isn’t so keen on lying in bed being read a slushy romance about a princess…”
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“The Princess Bride is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that everyone can and should enjoy.”
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“Not what it was supposed to be, based on how many times I've seen this movie mentioned over the years.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherWestleyWestley in The Princess Bride (1987), played by Cary Elwes.Open character guide otherThe Princess BrideThe Princess Bride in The Princess Bride (1987), played by Robin Wright.Open character guide otherInigo MontoyaInigo Montoya in The Princess Bride (1987), played by Mandy Patinkin.Open character guide
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