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Corpse Bride

  • 2005
  • PG
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Corpse Bride (2005)
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When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

  • Directors
    • Tim Burton
    • Mike Johnson
  • Writers
    • John August
    • Caroline Thompson
    • Pamela Pettler
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Emily Watson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    332K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,797
    503
    • Directors
      • Tim Burton
      • Mike Johnson
    • Writers
      • John August
      • Caroline Thompson
      • Pamela Pettler
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Helena Bonham Carter
      • Emily Watson
    • 660User reviews
    • 263Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
    Trailer 0:31
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    We're Going to Have a Wedding
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    Clip 5:28
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    Official Clip - Remains of the Day
    Clip 5:10
    Official Clip - Remains of the Day
    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton
    Clip 2:11
    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton
    Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Victor Van Dort
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    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Corpse Bride
    • (voice)
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Victoria Everglot
    • (voice)
    Tracey Ullman
    Tracey Ullman
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    Paul Whitehouse
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    Joanna Lumley
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    Stephen Ballantyne
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    • (voice)
    Lisa Kay
    Lisa Kay
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    Gary Martin
    Gary Martin
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    • Directors
      • Tim Burton
      • Mike Johnson
    • Writers
      • John August
      • Caroline Thompson
      • Pamela Pettler
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    • Trivia
      The puppets were 25 to 28 centimeters (9.8 to 11 inches) tall, and some of the stages were so large that animators could actually fit through the set doors with minimal crouching.
    • Goofs
      (at around 16 mins) When Victor is in the woods saying his vows, he puts his ring on the "branch"; a.k.a. the corpse bride's hand, and he puts the ring on the pointer finger. However, in the next shot when she says "You may kiss the bride," the ring has magically moved to her ring finger.
    • Quotes
      • Victor Van Dort: [alone in the forest, practicing his vows] With this hand I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never empty, for I will be your wine. - Ah, Mrs. Everglot. You look ravishing this evening. What's that, Mr. Everglot, call you "Dad"? If you insist, Sir. - With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.
      • [He places the ring on what he thinks is a root. As he turns away, the root shoots out, grabs Victor's arm and almost pulls him into the ground. Victor pulls himself free and finds a detatched skeletal hand gripping his arm. He watches as the ground gives way and an unearthly female figure, wearing a dishevelled wedding dress, rises from beneath the tree. She pulls back her veil]
      • The Corpse Bride: I do.
    • Crazy credits
      Emily is referred to on-screen by name, but is only credited as "Corpse Bride."
    • Alternate versions
      On Disney XD's airing of the film, Alfred saying, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," was muted out.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      According to Plan
      Music by Danny Elfman
      Lyrics by John August and Danny Elfman
      Produced by Danny Elfman
      Performed by Albert Finney, Joanna Lumley, Tracey Ullman, and Paul Whitehouse

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 23, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El cadáver de la novia
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Tim Burton Productions
      • Laika Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $54,342,006
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $388,166
      • Sep 18, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $118,435,637
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 17m(77 min)
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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