The Princess Bride (1987) has been restored in 4k with Dolby Vision HDR for release on Sept. 5, 2023. The 2-disc edition from The Criterion Collection includes presentations of the film on both Ultra HD Blu-ray and HD (1080p) Blu-ray.
Bonus features include audio commentary, an edited book reading of Goldman’s novel The Princess Bride by Rob Reiner, interviews with filmmakers and cast, an on-set video diary filmed and narrated by actor Cary Elwes, behind-the-scenes footage, and more.
Plus, the Special Edition from Criterion packages an illustrated clothbound book with an essay by author Sloane Crosley and Goldman’s introduction to his Princess Bride script from his collection Four Screenplays.
The Princess Bride (1987) 2-disc 4k Blu-ray/Blu-ray Special Edition carries an MSRP of $49.95. Price: $34.99 on Amazon
4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- 4K digital restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- Audio commentary featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, producer Andrew Scheinman, and actors Billy Crystal and Peter Falk
- Edited audiobook reading of Goldman’s novel The Princess Bride by Reiner
- Program about Goldman’s screenplay
- Program about Goldman’s tapestry based on his novel
- Interviews with Reiner, Goldman, and actors Crystal, Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, and Robin Wright
- Interview with art director Richard Holland
- Programs about makeup, fencing, and fairy tales
- On-set video diary filmed and narrated by Elwes
- Five behind-the-scenes videos with commentaries by Reiner, Scheinman, and Crystal
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by author Sloane Crosley and Goldman’s introduction to his Princess Bride script from his collection Four Screenplays, in a lavishly illustrated, clothbound book
Cover by Angela Rizza
