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Corpse Bride (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Corpse Bride is a 2005 fantasy romantic film directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Emily Watson and Helena Bonham Carter. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $117.2 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2006. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Directors
- Mike Johnson and Tim Burton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Corpse Bride About?
The premise of Corpse Bride without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy and awkward groom accidentally weds a deceased woman, Emily, while preparing for his wedding to Victoria. Transported to the land of the dead, Victor finds himself bound to Emily, who has been waiting for a husband for decades. He must navigate this unexpected and spectral marriage while trying to balance his feelings for the living Victoria and the growing connection he feels with his new bride in the afterlife.
Corpse Bride Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gothic horror
- horror for children
- bride
- corpse
- arranged marriage
- abusive mother
- puppet animation
- stuttering
- worm
- town crier
- surrealism
- living dead
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- escape attempt
- trick
- nouveau riche
- cigar smoking
- nervousness
- strictness
- falling in love
- gift
- coachman
- pity
- sadness
- animate skeleton
- kindness
- loneliness
- overweight
- fiance fiancee relationship
- based on folk tale
- password
- murder plot
- wedding cake
- gold digger
- accidental suicide
- marriage proposal
- doubt
- reunion
- fear
- crying
- comfort
- subjective camera
- storytelling
- flashback
- fish merchant
- cruelty
- psychological abuse
- envy
- cruel father
- cruel mother
- hateful father
Where to watch
Where to Watch Corpse Bride
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Corpse Bride Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Emily Watson and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton.
- Co-director Mike Johnson
- Co-director Tim Burton
Ratings
Corpse Bride Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Corpse Bride 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 76% User score
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Plot
Corpse Bride Plot Summary
What happens in Corpse Bride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Victor Van Dort, portrayed by Johnny Depp, is set to marry Victoria Everglot, a role played by Emily Watson. Their union is not just a matter of love; it promises to elevate Victor’s parents’ social status while potentially redeeming the dwindling fortune of Victoria’s family. However, their earnest beginnings are marred by a series of comedic mishaps during their wedding rehearsal. Victor’s anxiety leads him to forget his vows, lose the wedding ring, and accidentally ignite Lady Everglot’s dress.
Full summary
The whole story of Corpse Bride, scene by scene
Box office
Corpse Bride Box Office
Corpse Bride grossed $117.2 million worldwide. $53.4 million came from the US and Canada and $63.8 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$117.2M
- US & Canada
- $53.4M
- International
- $63.8M
US & Canada 46%
Rest of the world 54%
Awards
Corpse Bride Awards & Nominations
Corpse Bride earned 2 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2006. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Annie Awards 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
Videos
Corpse Bride Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 3 trailers, 4 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Trailer
- Clip Full Movie Preview
- Clip Moon Dance Movie Scene
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Corpse Bride?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who are the main characters preparing for marriage at the beginning of the film?
Details
Corpse Bride Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Tim Burton's Corpse Bride” and “Les noces funèbres de Tim Burton”.
- Also known as
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- Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
- Les noces funèbres de Tim Burton
- La Mariée cadavérique
- Cosmar inainte de Craciun
- Mrtva nevesta
- عروس مرده
- 怪诞尸新娘
- Cô Dâu Ma
- Ölü Gəlin
- 유령신부
- Corpse Bride - Hochzeit mit einer Leiche
- Les Noces funèbres
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- La novia cadáver
- La sposa cadavere
- Труп невесты
- 僵尸新娘
- Mrtvá nevěsta Tima Burtona
- A Noiva Cadáver
- A halott menyasszony
- Gnijąca panna młoda
- Ölü Gelin
- Η Νεκρή Νύφη
- Mŕtva nevesta Tima Burtona
- ティム・バートンのコープスブライド
- חתונת הרפאים
- Труп нареченої
- El cadáver de la novia
- 유령 신부
- La núvia cadàver
- Булката труп
- Мртва невеста
- 提姆波頓之地獄新娘
- Mirusi nuotaka
- Andregai hilotza
- คอร์ป ไบรด์ เจ้าสาวศพสวย
- 怪誕屍新娘, პატარძლის გვამი
- Mireasa moartă
- Mrtva nevjesta
- Laibast pruut
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Articles About Corpse Bride
2 articles about Corpse Bride. The latest: “The Charm of Stop-Motion Animation in Modern Cinema”.
FAQ
Corpse Bride FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Corpse Bride, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Corpse Bride?
Corpse Bride runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Corpse Bride released?
Corpse Bride was released on September 16, 2005.
Who directed Corpse Bride?
Corpse Bride was directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton.
More films by Mike Johnson Who is in the cast of Corpse Bride?
Corpse Bride stars Johnny Depp, Emily Watson and Helena Bonham Carter.
Where can I watch Corpse Bride?
In the US, Corpse Bride is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Corpse Bride make at the box office?
Corpse Bride grossed $117.2 million worldwide ($53.4 million domestic, $63.8 million international).
How is Corpse Bride rated?
Corpse Bride has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Was Corpse Bride nominated for any awards?
Corpse Bride received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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