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Corpse Bride (2005)

There's been a grave misunderstanding.

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In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

Release Date
September 12, 2005
Runtime
1h 17m
Rating
7.6/10 (10131 votes)

Directors: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson

Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant

Production: Tim Burton Productions, LAIKA, Patalex Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Will Vinton Studios
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Budget
$40M
Revenue
$118M
Full Cast (16 people)

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CinemaSerf - 7/10

The “Van Dort” family have the name but no cash, the “Everglot” family are the nouveau-riche sort who crave respectability and so when needs must, they arrange a mutually beneficial marriage between “Victor” and “Victoria” -  perhaps Dame Julie Andrews might sing at the wedding? Well, before we even get that far, the young “Victor” finds his wedding rehearsal in the dark forest sees him unwittingl...

November 7, 2025

Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride

There's been a grave misunderstanding.

There's been a grave misunderstanding.

7.6
77 min

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/12/2005
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Cast

Johnny Depp

as Victor Van Dort (voice)

Helena Bonham Carter

as Corpse Bride (voice)

Emily Watson

as Victoria Everglot (voice)

Tracey Ullman

as Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)

Paul Whitehouse

as William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul the Head Waiter (voice)

Joanna Lumley

as Maudeline Everglot (voice)

Albert Finney

as Finis Everglot (voice)

Richard E. Grant

as Barkis Bittern (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corpse Bride about?

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

How long is Corpse Bride?

1h 17m

When was Corpse Bride released?

September 12, 2005

Who directed Corpse Bride?

Tim Burton, Mike Johnson

Who stars in Corpse Bride?

Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson

What genre is Corpse Bride?

Romance, Fantasy, Animation

What is Corpse Bride rated?

PG