The Princess Bride
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.
Critics Sentiment
Inigo Montoya confronts and kills six fingered Count Rugen
Westley and Buttercup navigate Fire Swamp before capture
The film jumps from the relatively routine Fire Swamp sequence to Inigo's emotionally powerful revenge climax, representing a 2.1 point surge.
The Princess Bride maintains consistently high audience approval throughout, with particular peaks during the iconic sword duel and Inigo's revenge sequence. Critics consistently praise the film's perfect balance of adventure, romance, and satirical humor, with memorable characters and quotable dialogue elevating even routine fairy tale elements. The film's sentiment arc builds steadily from charming setup to beloved climactic moments.
Full cast
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Cary Elwes
Westley
Robin Wright
The Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin
Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon
Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest
Count Rugen
Wallace Shawn
Vizzini
André Roussimoff
Fezzik
Fred Savage
The Grandson
Peter Falk
The Grandfather
Peter Cook
The Impressive Clergyman
Mel Smith
The Albino
Carol Kane
Valerie
Billy Crystal
Miracle Max
Anne Dyson
The Queen
Margery Mason
The Ancient Booer
Malcolm Storry
Yellin
Willoughby Gray
The King
Betsy Brantley
The Mother
Paul Badger
The Assistant Brute
Sallie McLaughlin
(uncredited)
Crew
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