Rob Reiner's fairy tale sends farmboy Westley, now the Dread Pirate Roberts, through the Fire Swamp and the Pit of Despair to rescue Buttercup, with Mandy Patinkin's Inigo Montoya and André the Giant's Fezzik helping along the way. Film Forum Jr. keeps prices low for a morning show meant to hook kids on classic cinema. If you want to hear a whole theater quote "As you wish" together, this is the matinee.
What to expect
A late-morning screening in Film Forum's West Houston Street theater, with a crowd of parents, kids and grown-up fans. The film runs about an hour and forty minutes, leaving the afternoon open for the West Village.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to Houston St, a short walk to 209 W Houston St.
- Film Forum Jr. screenings are built for families, so expect a lively, all-ages audience.
- Buying tickets online ahead is wise for popular family titles.
- Film Forum members get a discount on Film Forum Jr. tickets.
- The film is rated PG and has some swordplay and peril.
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Common questions
What is Film Forum Jr.?
It is Film Forum's family series of classic films shown as weekend morning matinees.
Who is in The Princess Bride?
Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane and Peter Falk.
