# The Princess Bride (1987)

> A self-aware fairy-tale adventure where true love, swordplay, revenge, and comic misfits outwit the machinery of royal power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1730

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
- Director: Rob Reiner
- Cast: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André Roussimoff, Fred Savage
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, irreverent, family movie night, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A whimsical tale of adventure and romance unfolds as a grandfather shares a beloved story with his skeptical grandson.

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