The Princess Bride
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Winner of the People's Choice Award, 1987 TIFF
A grandfather offers to tell his bedridden grandson a story about a kidnapped princess. Reluctant to accept the idea, the little boy, through his interventions and requests, influences the course of the story being told. With a touch of humor and romance, The Princess Bride is above all a film about the art of storytelling.
Rob Reiner
Robert Reiner is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Mike "Meathead" Stivic on the CBS sitcom All in the Family (1971–1979), a performance that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards. His other acting credits include Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Reiner made his directorial film debut with heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). He then earned acclaim directing the romantic comedy The Sure Thing (1985), coming of age drama Stand by Me (1986), fantasy adventure The Princess Bride (1987), romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... (1989), psychological horror-thriller Misery (1990), military courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and romantic comedy-drama The American President (1995). He has earned nominations for four Golden Globes for Best Director, and for three Directors Guild of America Awards.
