X

Summary A young boy listens to while his grandfather reads him the adventures of Buttercup (Wright), the most beautiful woman in the world, and Westly (Elwes), the man she loves, in the fairy-tale kingdom of Florin. [MGM]

Directed By: Rob Reiner

The Princess Bride
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
78
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 303 User Ratings
8.6
My Score
Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Where to Watch

Summary A young boy listens to while his grandfather reads him the adventures of Buttercup (Wright), the most beautiful woman in the world, and Westly (Elwes), the man she loves, in the fairy-tale kingdom of Florin. [MGM]

Directed By: Rob Reiner

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

View All
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
78
80% Positive
16 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews

  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews

Critic Reviews

View All
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
78
80% Positive
16 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews

  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews

User Reviews

View All
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 303 User Ratings
8.6
88% Positive
266 Ratings
11% Mixed
33 Ratings
1% Negative
4 Ratings

  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews

User Reviews

View All
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 303 User Ratings
8.6
88% Positive
266 Ratings
11% Mixed
33 Ratings
1% Negative
4 Ratings

  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews

Details

View All
Production Company Act III Communications, Buttercup Films Ltd., The Princess Bride Ltd.
Release Date Sep 25, 1987
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG
Tagline The story of a man and a woman who lived happily ever after. Even though the courtship almost killed them.
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
American Comedy Awards, USA
2 Nominations