Corpse Bride (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2005, Corpse Bride is a fantasy, animation and romance film directed by Tim Burton, running about 77 minutes. “There's been a grave misunderstanding.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a 19th-century European village, this stop-motion animation feature follows the story of Victor, a young man whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride Victoria waits bereft in the land of the living.
Who’s in it. Corpse Bride stars Johnny Depp as Victor Van Dort (voice), Helena Bonham Carter as Corpse Bride (voice), Emily Watson as Victoria Everglot (voice) and Tracey Ullman as Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Corpse Bride has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $118.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Corpse Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Corpse Bride tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Corpse Bride (2005)?
- In US, Corpse Bride is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Corpse Bride worth watching?
- Corpse Bride holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Corpse Bride?
- Corpse Bride stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman and Paul Whitehouse.
- When was Corpse Bride released?
- Corpse Bride was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.