A hugely popular and endlessly quotable movie from the 1980s is coming to a new streaming service. The 80s produced so many films with memorable lines – think Arnold Schwarzenegger in movies like Terminator 2, Predator, and Commando. Classics like E.T. and The Goonies also filled the decade. But no 80s adventure film is quite as beloved or frequently quoted as The Princess Bride. So get ready for sword fights, wrestling a giant, and a battle of wits – this classic is about to stream on Hulu!
Starting November 1st, you can stream the beloved classic The Princess Bride on Hulu. Directed by the often-overlooked Rob Reiner, the film is based on the novel and screenplay by William Goldman. The movie stars Cary Elwes as Westley, alongside Mandy Patinkin as the iconic Inigo Montoya, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck, Wallace Shawn as Vizzini, Andre the Giant as Fezzik, and Robin Wright as the Princess Bride. While the official plot summary is short and sweet, the movie itself is known for its hilarious detours and adventures.
This is a classic love story about a beautiful woman and her beloved. Separated by fate, he embarks on a journey to find her and rescue her from the dangers of the magical land of Florin, so they can finally be together.
When The Princess Bride came out in 1987, it was a huge success with viewers, even if its initial box office numbers—$30.9 million against a $16 million budget—weren’t record-breaking. Critics and audiences loved it immediately, and it quickly became a beloved classic. Today, the film has an incredibly high 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences agree, giving it a 94% score. People still rave about the movie, mentioning memorable quotes and the exciting sword fight at the beginning.
‘The Princess Bride’ Helped to Define ’80s Comedy
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Beyond delivering some truly memorable movie quotes, the 1980s played a huge role in reshaping comedy. While many films from that era had great lines, The Princess Bride took comedy to another level. This style of humor, which first gained popularity in the 1970s with directors like Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles, 1974), was really perfected in the 80s. Films like Spaceballs, Airplane!, and The Naked Gun pushed the boundaries of absurdity, constantly surprising audiences and keeping the jokes unpredictable.
I think The Princess Bride struck a perfect balance. It wasn’t quite as over-the-top as some other comedies out there – you didn’t have silly costumes or wacky characters just for the sake of it. But it was wonderfully weird, and that absurdity actually made the humor feel more natural within the story’s already fantastical world. It grounded everything, you know? It made the wit and the funny moments even better because they felt like they belonged.
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2025-10-22 14:02