The Princess Bride 1987

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Sick at home, a skeptical young boy reluctantly settles in for a bedtime tale of swashbuckling romance on the high seas. As the story unfolds, a devoted farm lad must brave pirates, villains, and impossible odds to reach the one person he has never stopped loving. Adventure, wit, and heart collide in this timeless fairy tale for all ages.