Movie connections for
The Princess Bride (1987) More at IMDbPro »

Version of

The Princess Bride Game (2008) (VG)
 -  Original film made into a video game

References

Wuthering Heights (1939)
Yojimbo (1961)
My Dinner with Andre (1981)
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Referenced in

"Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (#1.47)" (????)
 -  Seen on video store shelf
Spaceballs (1987)
Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (1988) (VG)
 -  A sign reads "Beware, Rodents of Unusual Size"
"Designing Women: Great Expectations (#2.13)" (1988)
 -  Mentioned by name.
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990) (VG)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Against the Moon Men (#5.10)" (1992)
 -  Tom: "Have fun storming the castle!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (#5.11)" (1992)
 -  Servo: My Westley will come for me.
Army of Darkness (1992)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Monster A-Go-Go (#5.21)" (1993)
 -  "Inconceivable!"
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
 -  Several references to Cary Elwes' previous movie role, from costumes to sets to fight choreography.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Brain That Wouldn't Die (#6.13)" (1993)
 -  Mike: "He's only *mostly* dead!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Wild World of Batwoman (#6.15)" (1993)
 -  Crow (as Vizzini): "You might think that the iocane powder is in *this* one!"
Yakko's World: An Animaniacs Singalong (1994) (V)
 -  The song "Video Review" says, "The Princess Bride got married to the handsome Prince of Tides which now makes her dad the Fisher King the Father of the Bride."
The Crow (1994)
King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride (1994) (VG)
 -  Title reference.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
 -  "The two of you are beginning a strange journey." Crow (as Peter Cook) Mawwige.
Afula Express (1997)
The Swan Princess II (1997)
Spice World (1997)
My Giant (1998)
Quest for Camelot (1998)
 -  numerous references
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Final Sacrifice (#10.10)" (1998)
 -  My Rowsdower will come for me
Ever After (1998)
"Biography: Andre the Giant" (1999)
The Book That Wrote Itself (1999)
 -  talked about in the movie
"Spaced: Beginnings (#1.1)" (1999)
 -  Tim's line "Skip to the end" is given the exact same inflection and delivery as Prince Humperdink's (Chris Sarandon) during the wedding scene.
"The Powerpuff Girls: Dream Scheme/You Snooze, You Lose (#2.5)" (1999)
 -  In "Dream Scheme", the whole story is narrated & said in rhyme. At one point, the Professor says, "I mean it," to which Bubbles responds, "Anybody want a peanut? " This is the same rhyme that Vizzini & Fezzik say in "The Princess Bride".
Best in Show (2000)
Corky Romano (2001)
Shura Yukihime (2001)
EV Nova (2002) (VG)
Scooby-Doo (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002) (V)
Burning Annie (2004)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Jason vs. Sadako (2003)
 -  referenced in cartoon
Love Actually (2003)
 -  When Colin Firth and Lucia Moniz are in the lake, she says "don't disturb the eels," a reference to the Shrieking Eels and a line from "The Princess Bride."
Crash Nitro Kart (2003) (VG)
 -  Nitrous Oxide quotes "Inconceivable!"
Hellboy (2004)
 -  Hellboy says: "You killed my father, your ass is mine! "
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
 -  Two cuts to Elle Driver's face, on the left and right cheeks.
"The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Lights! Camera! Danger! (#3.3)" (2004)
 -  A movie parody and/or quote reference.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
 -  The "leeches" scene in A Series of Unfortunate Events is a direct reference to the "shrieking eels" scene in The Princess Bride
MirrorMask (2005)
 -  a white-faced character in a monastic cowl and robes talks about someone having destroyed "The Pit of Despair" (an obvious allusion to the torturous albino played by Mel Smith who operated said "pit" in the Rob Reiner film)
The Helix... Loaded (2005)
 -  Same dialogue: " My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father prepare to die."
Sith Apprentice (2005)
 -  Count Dooku uses the famous "I'm not left-handed" gambit/dialogue from the movie.
Jade Empire (2005) (VG)
 -  A character asks the player for feedback after inflicting pain. "And remember, this is for posterity..."
"Robot Chicken: S&M Present (#1.9)" (2005)
 -  "My name is Joey Fatone. You killed my friends. Prepare to die."
Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie (2005)
 -  joke about a guy's name ends with "You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"The Office: The Fire (#2.4)" (2005)
 -  referenced in dialogue
"Jeopardy!: (#22.27)" (2005)
 -  clue in "The Great & Near-Great" category alludes to film's "My name is Inigo Montoya" dialogue with "My name is Inigo de Onaz y Loyola ... Prepare to pray!"
The Family Stone (2005)
 -  while playing charades this movie is mentioned
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV)
 -  Makes the countdown, is talked about.
"American Dad!: With Friends Like Steve's (#1.22)" (2006)
 -  The Battle of Wits between Steve and Barry is a remake of the Battle of Wits between the Man in Black and Vizzini
"Psych: Woman Seeking Dead Husband: Smokers Okay, No Pets (#1.4)" (2006)
 -  Shawn mentions the "Dread Pirate Wilcroft," a reference to the Dread Pirate Roberts.
"Stargate: Atlantis: The Return: Part 1 (#3.10)" (2006)
 -  Sheppard tries to quote from Princess Bride, even adding, "good movie". However, the quote is actually from the book, not the movie.
Happily N'Ever After (2006)
 -  both contain Prince Humperdink, and Wallace Shawn appears in both movies
"The Office: Phyllis' Wedding (#3.15)" (2007)
 -  Michael quotes a line from the wedding scene of The Princess Bride.
"Entourage: The Prince's Bride (#3.19)" (2007)
 -  episode title
"Cuenta atrás: Antiguo matadero de Navalafuente, 15:35 horas (#1.11)" (2007)
 -  DVD rented by Bárbara Lennie's character.
New York City Serenade (2007)
 -  mentioned when talking about Wallace Shawn
"Eureka: A Night in Global Dynamics (#2.13)" (2007)
 -  Taggert: "He fell victim to one of the classic blunders! Never go in against an Austrailian when death is on the line."
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Identity Crisis (#5.4)" (2007)
 -  Referenced by Tony, when they find out Kamul is just another alias, and that other people have been using the name Kamul just like people used the name Dread Pirate Roberts in Princess Bride
"Scrubs: My Princess (#7.11)" (2008)
 -  The entire episode is an homage to The Princess Bride. Also, when Dr. Cox (as the knight) begins fighting the Maiden's monster, he says "My name is Percival Cox, you're killing my friend, prepare to die." a variation on a famous line from that film.
Golgotha (2008)
 -  in an intertitle.
Fallout 3 (2008) (VG)
 -  A character asks the player for feedback after inflicting pain. "And remember, this is for posterity..."
Gears of War 2 (2008) (VG)
 -  One of the achievements quotes Miracle Max's line "Have fun storming the castle"
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 - The Criminal Projective (2008) (VG)
 -  After Homestar as Uzi Bazooka kills Dadgeresque and Strong Bad aims his nunchuck gun at him, he embellishes a quote from this movie
"Merlin: The Labyrinth of Gedref (#1.11)" (2008)
 -  This episode references the poisoned goblet scene (known as 'Battle of Wits') from "The Princess Bride".
"QI: France (#6.5)" (2009)
 -  Answer to the question: which film did Andre the Giant appear in?
"The Office: Lecture Circuit: Part 2 (#5.15)" (2009)
 -  Michael imitates the speech impediment of the vicar from "The Princess Bride."
I Love You, Man (2009)
 -  Prince Humperdink and The Impressive Clergyman's lines are quoted
Crank: High Voltage (2009)
 -  The line "you killed my brother, motherfucker, prepare to die!" is a reference to Inigo's famous line.
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
 -  mentioned and quoted
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Good Cop, Bad Cop (#7.4)" (2009)
 -  Ziva's and Daniel's 'I don't want to shoot you. I don't want to die' echoes an exchange between Inigo & the 'Man in Black'
"Jeopardy!: (#26.26)" (2009)
 -  Reference in a $2,000 clue in the category "Stars by Movie Roles"

Featured in

The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV)
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) (V)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) (TV)
 -  This film is #88 on the list.
"I Love the '80s Strikes Back" (2003)
 -  Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV)
 -  In the top 100
Love Is Like a Storybook (2006) (V)
 -  Clips featured
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV)
 -  Clips are shown.
The Dread Pirate Roberts: Greatest Legend of the Seven Seas (2006) (V)
 -  Clips featured
Employee of the Month (2006)
 -  Movie being shown in the store.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Mosters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (#1.5)" (2009)
 -  Footage shown when referenced

Spoofs

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Spoofed in

"Maniac Mansion: The Prince's Broad (#3.4)" (1992)
 -  The episode is a parody of the film, with all the cast members taking part.
The Curse of Monkey Island (1997) (VG)
 -  The musical sequence "A Pirate I Was Meant To Be" is a takeoff of the rhyming game from this film.
The Jedi Hunter (2002)
"The Mighty Boosh: Journey to the Centre of the Punk (#3.2)" (2007)
 -  After chasing, Howard Moon points his weapon toward his like-minded archenemy and nonchalantly says: "Prepare to die".

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