The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and written by William Goldman, who adapted it from his novel.

The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and written by William Goldman, who adapted it from his 1973 novel of the same name. It follows a farmhand named Westley as he tries to rescue Princess Buttercup, while framing the tale as a story read by a grandfather to his grandson.

Plot

The story centers on Westley and Buttercup, whose love is interrupted by kidnapping, political marriage plans, and a rescue quest. The film uses a nested storytelling frame in which a grandfather reads the tale aloud to his grandson.

Production

The screenplay was written by William Goldman, who also wrote the original novel. The film was directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1987 by 20th Century Fox.

Reception and legacy

Although it was not a major box-office hit on release, the film later gained strong popularity and is widely regarded as a cult classic. It is especially noted for its quotable dialogue and broad appeal across genres.

Cast and characters

Cary Elwes and Robin Wright play the central romantic leads, while Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, and others portray characters in the adventure plot. Fred Savage and Peter Falk appear in the framing story.