The Princess Bride

1987 · directed by Rob Reiner

Rating

85/100

Hit

yes

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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.

The Princess Bride (1987), directed by Rob Reiner, rates 85/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Cary Elwes
• Robin Wright
• Mandy Patinkin
• Chris Sarandon
• Christopher Guest
• Wallace Shawn
• André Roussimoff
• Fred Savage
• Peter Falk
• Peter Cook

Crew

• Adrian Biddle — Director of Photography
• Robert Leighton — Editor
• Mark Knopfler — Original Music Composer
• William Goldman — Screenplay

More from Rob Reiner

1. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) — 84/100 · hit
2. Stand by Me (1986) — 81/100 · hit
3. When Harry Met Sally... (1989) — 81/100 · hit
4. Misery (1990) — 80/100 · hit
5. A Few Good Men (1992) — 75/100
6. The Sure Thing (1985) — 73/100

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