History Heartwarming / ThePrincessBride

* A behind-the-scenes moment: the producers were struggling to find an actress to play Buttercup, and eventually came across Robin Wright. Rob Reiner and casting director Jane Jenkins arranged for Wright to meet author William Goldman at his home to get his opinion. When Wright arrived, Reiner opened the door, revealing the actress in a simple white dress, her long blonde hair glowing in the sunlight (Jenkins later commented that she was "backlit by God"). Goldman took one look at Wright, sighed, and said "Well, that's what I wrote." Needless to say, she got the part. * The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZg8XMdgX8Y tribute to André Roussimoff]] is this and a TearJerker.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZg8XMdgX8Y tribute to André Roussimoff]] is this and a TearJerker.
-->'''Robin Wright (Buttercup):''' I remember he used to put his hand on my head when we'd be outside and it was freezing cold where we were, and it would come down to here ''(points to her nose)''. His fingers would come here and it would cover the back of my neck, his hand was so big. And it would keep me warm.
** In the foreword of one of the anniversary editions of his book, Goldman describes Andre the Giant being curiously happy while filming. "What do you enjoy about this so much?" "[[IJustWantToBeNormal Nobody looks at me]]."
** The bit about how Wallace Shawn was [[WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes terrified of heights]] and was afraid he'd ruin the movie because he couldn't do the CliffsOfInsanity scene. [[GentleGiant Andre]] simply took him aside and promised him that he'd be fine because Andre wouldn't let him fall. Wallace had no problem at all with the scene after that.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PaU-mgtBBY Princess Bride cast reunion]]. Nuff said.

* A behind-the-scenes moment: the producers were struggling to find an actress to play Buttercup, and eventually came across Robin Wright. Rob Reiner and casting director Jane Jenkins arranged for Wright to meet author William Goldman at his home to get his opinion. When Wright arrived, Reiner opened the door, revealing the actress in a simple white dress, her long blonde hair glowing in the sunlight (Jenkins later commented that she was "backlit by God"). Goldman took one look at Wright, sighed, and said "Well, that's what I wrote." Needless to say, she got the part.

* On a meta-narrative, Goldman's most beautiful women are not restricted to Caucasians. In fact, only one mentioned is, the rest are such nationalities like Indian.

** As well as the dynamic between Domingo and Yeste: even from one interaction between them you can ''tell'' that they've known each other since they were kids. And after Domingo dies, Yeste takes Inigo in and makes sure the boy feels just as loved as before.

** And the Man in Black starts drawing his sword the instant he gets to the top of the cliff, and Inigo tells him to wait until he's ready. Then he ''hands the Man in Black his sword'' for him to admire its craftsmanship. [[HonourBeforeReason The depth of honor Inigo shows a complete stranger he's been tasked to kill is heartwarming in the extreme]].

** Before the duel, Inigo gives Westley his own sword so he can see and wield his father's masterpiece... and Westley does not even consider for a second the idea of attacking Inigo now that he is defenseless. Nor does he mock him or interrupt him: he just listens carefully as Inigo opens his heart to him, a complete and armed stranger.

* Valerie has been ragging on her husband Max about Prince Humperdinck's firing him, but when Max says he'll take the job of reanimating Westley, Valerie's instant and completely sincere reaction is "[[HesBack Hooray!]]"

* Mandy Patinkin revealing that during his fight scene with Count Rugen, he drew on the emotions he had about his father's death from cancer and pictured himself as fighting, and ultimately defeating, the cancer that took his father.
** "I want my ''father'' back, you ''son of a bitch!''"
** As described by Patinkin:
--> "And for a moment, he was alive, and my fairy tale came true."
* As the heroes are about to escape the palace, Inigo admits he's not sure what he should do with the rest of his life after avenging his father. Westley gives him a pat on the back and makes this suggestion.
--> '''Westley''': Have you ever considered piracy? [[PassingTheTorch You'd make a wonderful Dread Pirate Roberts]].
** Just before this, Fezzik reunites with the others, leading four white horses for their escape and greeting Buttercup with an absolutely adorable "Hello, lady!"
---> '''Inigo''': Fezzik, you did something right.
---> '''Fezzik''': Don't worry. I won't let it go to my head.

* Much of Westley's combat with Inigo, happens with polite conversation. It becomes sort of a heartwarming echo compared to Inigo's humiliating fight against the Six Fingered man when he was a boy. Though Westley defeated Inigo, he refused to kill him and only knocked him out even complimenting him when unconscious. It's no wonder that Inigo helps Westley get Buttercup back in exchange for Westley's help in finding Rugen.
--> '''Westley:''' I would as soon destroy a stained-glass window as an artist such as yourself. However, since I can't have you following me either... ''[[TapOnTheHead *thunk*]]'' [[WorthyOpponent Please understand I hold you in the highest respect]].

** Before the duel, Iñigo gives Westley his own sword so he can see and wield his father´s masterpiece... and Westley does not even consider for a second the idea of attacking Iñigo now that he is defenseless.

--> '''Westley:''' I would as soon destroy a stained-glass window than an artist such as yourself. However, since I can't have you following me either... ''[[TapOnTheHead *thunk*]]'' [[WorthyOpponent Please understand I hold you in the highest respect]].

** In the book, Westley uses UsefulNotes/LeonardoDaVinci instead of a stained-glass window.

* As the heroes are about to escape the palace, Inigo admits he's not sure what he should do with the rest of his life. Westley gives him a pat on the back and makes this suggestion.

** In the foreword of one of the anniversary editions of his book, Goldman describes Andre the Giant being curiously happy while filming. "What do you enjoy about this so much?" "Nobody looks at me."

* The final scene, with its implied PlatonicDeclarationOfLove.
-->'''Grandson:''' Maybe you could come over and read it to me again tomorrow.\\
'''Grandfather:''' [[MeaningfulEcho As you wish.]]

-->'''Inigo:'''I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?\\

* A behind-the-scenes moment: the producers were struggling to find an actress to play Buttercup, and eventually came across Robin Wright. Rob Reiner arranged for Wright to meet author William Goldman at his home in the English countryside. When Wright arrived, Reiner opened the door, revealing the actress in a simple white dress, her long blonde hair glowing in the sunlight (Reiner later commented that she was "backlit by God"). Goldman took one look at Wright, sighed, and said "Well, that's what I wrote." Needless to say, she got the part.

** Before the duel, Iñigo gives Westly his own sword so he can see and wield his father´s masterpiece... and Westley does not even consider for a second the idea of attacking Iñigo now that he is defenseless.

** Before the duel, Iñigo gives Westely his own sword so he can see and wield his father´s masterpiece... and Westley does not even consider for a second the idea of attacking Iñigo now that he is defenseless.

* [[http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/cool-videos-the-princess-bride-cast-reunion-minus-a-few Princess Bride cast reunion]]. Nuff said.

Both the book and the movie have many Crowning Moments of Heartwarming. If such a moment appears in both, it's okay to list it in both folders, since not everyone is familiar with both versions.

-->'''Grandson:''' Maybe you could come over and read it to me again tomorrow.
-->'''Grandfather:''' [[MeaningfulEcho As you wish.]]

* If you've ever been read a book as a child, and/or ever told a story to one, this whole movie will be a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming for you.

* On a meta-narrative, Goldman's most beautiful women are not restricted to Caucasians.

* When Buttercup's parents watch the Count's procession as it rolls past their farm, her father comments that "Now I can die," because he has seen something so remarkable. Her mother looks at him fondly -- despite their continual quarrelling -- and says, simply, "[[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther Don't]]."

* There have been five kisses throughout history that everyone agrees deserve full marks for passion, purity, etc. Buttercup and Wesley's first kiss left them ''all'' behind.

* Valerie has been ragging on her husband Max about Prince Humperdink's firing him, but when Max says he'll take the job of re-animating Wesley, Valerie's instant and completely sincere reaction is "[[HesBack Yay!]]"

* As the heroes are about to escape the palace, Inigo admits he's not sure what he should do with the rest of his life. Wesley gives him a pat on the back and makes this suggestion.
--> '''Wesley''': Have you considered piracy? [[PassingTheTorch You'd make a wonderful Dread Pirate Roberts]].

* A more subtle one: Inigo offers to help the Man in Black/Wesley up the cliffs so they can get to their fight. Naturally, Wesley is hesitant to accept his help, even after Inigo swears on his honor as a Spaniard ([[DeadpanSnarker "I've known too many Spaniards."]]), seeing as how Inigo's going to try to kill him when he reaches the top anyway. Then...

* Much of Wesley's combat with Inigo, happens with polite conversation. It becomes sort of a heartwarming echo compared to Inigo's humiliating fight against the Six Fingered man when he was a boy. Though Wesley defeated Inigo, he refused to kill him and only knocked him out even complimenting him when unconscious. It's no wonder, Inigo helps Wesley get Buttercup back in exchange for Wesley's help in finding Rugan.
--> '''Wesley:''' I would sooner destroy a stained-glass window than an artist such as yourself. However, since I can't have you following me either... ''[[TapOnTheHead *thunk*]]'' [[WorthyOpponent Please understand I hold you in the highest respect]].