The book The Princess Bride was written in 1973 and remains popular today. 14 years after the book was written, 1987, it was made into a movie. Although the movie did not top the box office charts in sales, it didn’t just disappear either. Over the years the movie continued to gain popularity and still sells today, 2025, for $14.99 + tax. Clearly the fan club not only remains, but it also continues to grow.

There are key differences between the movie and the book such as how the story is narrated – fictional device vs a charming grandfather, The princess swimming with sharks vs screaming eels, and character styles. Still, both the book and movie have many similarities and follow the same storyline.

Regardless of the differences and similarities, The Princess Bride, both book and movie, has had a major impact on our culture. This story blends romance, adventure, comedy, and fantasy which continues to inspire storytellers to push the boundaries of creativity. The storytelling style also paved the way for a self-aware narrative style which is popular for modern screen writing.

For all these reasons, The Princess Bride is a book or movie worth your time. It can inspire creativity and storytelling style.