# Why is the Princess Bride (movie) held to such high esteem?

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**Created:** [January 2, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-princess-bride-movie-held-to-such-high-esteem/1026266 "2026-01-02T04:23:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 2, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-princess-bride-movie-held-to-such-high-esteem/1026266/33 "2026-01-02T14:14:28Z")

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> [@Llama\_Llogophile](#):
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> Funny you should mention Shawshank, because for me it’s another example of a film many people laud as a classic that I think is average at best.

Again, for me, good actors, good story, holds my interest - therefore = good movie, worth rewatching at least every few years.

Makes me wonder - is there ANY movie that we ALL would agree is.- if not great, at least significantly worth watching/rewatching? I’ll start a thread…

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