The Princess Bride film by Reiner [1987] Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Princess-Bride-film-by-Reiner Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Princess-Bride-film-by-Reiner Written by Kelly Gisonna Kelly Gisonna Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 20, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents The Princess Bride, is an American romantic comedy adventure film released in 1987 that was produced and directed by Rob Reiner. It was adapted for the screen by author William Goldman from his 1973 novel entitled The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure, “The Good Parts” Version. Although it did moderately well at the box office, its popularity grew even more over time and it has gained a cult status due to its universal appeal and quotability. The movie opens its meta narrative style by introducing a sick young boy in bed (played by ...(100 of 1373 words)

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