The Princess Bride currently dominates When Harry Met Sally... 71–29
The fantasy wins by a hair. Its fans defend it harder.
The Verdict Director's Cut
The Princess Bride beating When Harry Met Sally is fantasy loyalty overpowering romantic comedy affection. Ephron's film is loved; Goldman's is defended. The people who grew up with The Princess Bride carry it like a personal artifact, and that fierce attachment produces votes with a conviction that even the most devoted romcom fans can't quite match.
The Numbers
| When Harry Met Sally... | The Princess Bride | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 29% | 71% |
| Overall Win Rate | 50% | 68% |
| Championships | 26 | 51 |
| Avg Decision | 2.6s | 2.8s |
| Budget | $16M | $16M |
| Box Office | $93M | $31M |
Where This Matchup Sits
BingeBracket has 23 films from the 1980s. When Harry Met Sally... sits at #10 and The Princess Bride at #1.
The Princess Bride is Rob Reiner's #1 on BingeBracket; When Harry Met Sally... sits at #4 out of 8.
Looking at shared opponents, neither film has any trouble with A Few Good Men. Both win that matchup comfortably on BingeBracket.
The Princess Bride with 51 titles and When Harry Met Sally... with 26 — the tournament record and the head-to-head point the same direction.
When Harry Met Sally... grossed $93M to The Princess Bride's $31M — same director, similar budgets. Despite the commercial gap, The Princess Bride wins the head-to-head.
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