The Princess Bride

PGUnited States rating19871h 39mAdventure, Fantasy, Family
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PG US
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A grandfather reads a classic fairy tale to his sick grandson about a brave woman and a man who must overcome many obstacles to be together. The story features a variety of characters including a gentle giant, a skilled swordsman, and a mysterious pirate. It is a fun adventure filled with humor and action.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional adventure structure with long scenes of dialogue and character interaction between action sequences. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA character is shown in a torture chamber and is later revived by a folk healer.
  • Approx.SomeA character is poisoned and killed by a villain.
  • Approx.SomeA sword fight takes place between a man in black and a skilled swordsman.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Which character in the story showed the most courage?
  2. 2How did the characters work together as a team to help their friend?
  3. 3Why do you think the grandfather chose to read this specific story to his grandson?

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