On Sept. 25, 1987, Rob Reiner's comedy first hit theaters. By Duane Byrge On Sept. 25, 1987, 20th Century Fox unveiled The Princess Bride in theaters. The Rob Reiner-directed comedy would initially ...

One of the most iconic movies of the '80s is The Princess Bride, with many citing it as a perfect film, but it would likely be viewed differently if the alternate ending was how it actually concluded.

It’s no wonder The Princess Bride is such a beloved film: It’s action-packed but still lighthearted, sweet but not saccharine, silly but still smart—and, of course, endlessly quotable. Fortunately, in ...