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The Princess Bride

  • 1987
  • 1 HR, 38 min
  • JUN 20
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Released 1987
United States
1 hour, 38 minutes
Starring
  • Cary Elwes
  • Robin Wright
  • Mandy Patinkin
  • Christopher Guest
  • Andre the Giant
  • Wallace Shawn
Director

Rob Reiner

Family Film Fest 2026

A high-spirited adventure that pits true love against inconceivable odds, The Princess Bride has charmed legions of fans with its irreverent gags, eccentric ensemble, and dazzling swordplay. A kid (Fred Savage), home sick from school, grudgingly allows his grandfather (Peter Falk) to read him a dusty storybook—which is how we meet the innocent Buttercup (Robin Wright, in her breakout role), about to marry the nefarious Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) though her heart belongs to Westley (Cary Elwes). The wedding plans are interrupted, however, by a mysterious pirate, a vengeful Spaniard, and a good-natured giant, in a tale full of swashbuckling, romance, and outrageously hilarious spoofery. Directed by Rob Reiner from an endlessly quotable script by William Goldman, The Princess Bride reigns as a fairy-tale classic.

INFO FOR PARENTS

The Princess Bride is rated PG and is recommended for ages 9+. The film includes some scenes with fantasy violence and mild langage. More information at commonsensemedia.org.

TICKETS

Family Film Fest screenings are free and tickets are available at the Ross Box Office the day of the show.

Film Stills

Full Cast
Cary Elwes Westley
Robin Wright Buttercup
Mandy Patinkin Inigo Montoya
Christopher Guest Count Rugen
Andre the Giant Fezzik
Wallace Shawn Vizzini
Chris Sarandon Prince Humperdinck
Peter Falk The Grandfather
Fred Savage The Grandson
Carol Kane Valerie
Billy Crystal Miracle Max
Additional Credits
Rob Reiner Director

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The Price of Admission

Matinee Before 6pm
Members $10.00 $6.00
Adults $10.00
College and High School Students $9.00
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.25
Military $8.00
Seniors (over 60) $8.25 
Evening After 6pm
Members $12.00 $6.50
Adults $12.00
College and High School Students $9.50
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.75
Military $8.50
Seniors (over 60) $8.75
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