(Rob Reiner, US 1987, 98 min.)

“As you wish.” Dashing stable boy turned pirate Wesley (Cary Elwes) must rescue his true love Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the clutches of evil Prince Humperdink with the help of a magician (Billy Crystal), a giant (Andre the Giant), and a vengeful swordsman (Mandy Patinkin). Director Rob Reiner drew on his background in comedy to create a lighthearted antidote to the self-important fantasy films of the 1980s, one that has since become a beloved family classic.

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