Corpse Bride (2005) Drama Fantasy Comedy Romance Animation Family Musical
Corpse Bride (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.3/10
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Corpse Bride Plot Synopsis:
Set back in the late 1800s in a Victorian village, a man and woman by the names of Victor Van Dort and Victoria Everglot are betrothed because the Everglots need the money or else they'll be living on the streets and the Van Dorts want to be high in society. But when things go wrong at the wedding rehearsal, Victor goes into the woods to practice his vows. Just as soon as he gets them right, he finds himself married to Emily, the corpse bride. While Victoria waits on the other side, there's a rich newcomer that may take Victor's place. So two brides, one groom, who will Victor pick?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: Loving You Is Like Loving The Dead
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Corpse Bride Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
Box Office: $53,401,527
Awards: 9
Nominations: 30
What is Corpse Bride Streaming On?
Corpse Bride is Streaming on Netflix, HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Corpse Bride Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 23, 2005, Netflix: May 01, 2022
Writers: Tim Burton, Carlos Grangel, John August, Caroline Thompson, Pamela Pettler
Producers: Allison Abbate, Jeffrey Auerbach, Tim Burton, Derek Frey, Joe Ranft, Tracy Shaw
Editors: Chris Lebenzon, Jonathan Lucas
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Corpse Bride (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
Corpse Bride Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Depp | ... | Victor Van Dort (voice) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Corpse Bride (voice) |
| Emily Watson | ... | Victoria Everglot (voice) |
| Tracey Ullman | ... | Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice) |
| Paul Whitehouse | ... | William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul The Head Waiter (voice) |
| Joanna Lumley | ... | Maudeline Everglot (voice) |
| Albert Finney | ... | Finis Everglot (voice) |
| Richard E. Grant | ... | Barkis Bittern (voice) |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Pastor Galswells (voice) |
| Michael Gough | ... | Elder Gutknecht (voice) |
| Jane Horrocks | ... | Black Widow Spider / Mrs. Plum (voice) |
| Enn Reitel | ... | Maggot / Town Crier (voice) |
| Deep Roy | ... | General Bonesapart (voice) |
| Danny Elfman | ... | Bonejangles (voice) |
| Stephen Ballantyne | ... | Emil (voice) |
| Lisa Kay | ... | Solemn Village Boy (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Johnny Depp (b. June 9, 1963) – Victor Van Dort (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: J. Depp | The Hollywood Vampires | Guy Lapointe | Richard Mudd | Oprah Noodlemantra - Helena Bonham Carter (b. May 26, 1966) – Corpse Bride (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Helena Bonham-Carter - Emily Watson (b. January 14, 1967) – Victoria Everglot (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Tracey Ullman (b. December 30, 1959) – Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Tracy Ullman - Paul Whitehouse (b. May 17, 1958) – William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul The Head Waiter (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Joanna Lumley (b. May 1, 1946) – Maudeline Everglot (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Joanna Lumbley OBE - Albert Finney, as Finis Everglot (voice), passed away at age 82 in Brompton, London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Richard E. Grant (b. May 5, 1957) – Barkis Bittern (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Richard E Grant - Christopher Lee, as Pastor Galswells (voice), passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Michael Gough, as Elder Gutknecht (voice), passed away at age 94 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michaël Gough - Jane Horrocks (b. January 18, 1964) – Black Widow Spider / Mrs. Plum (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Enn Reitel (b. June 21, 1950) – Maggot / Town Crier (voice)
Sign: Cancer - Deep Roy (b. January 26, 1949) – General Bonesapart (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 4' 4" (1.32 m)
Also known as: Roy Deep - Danny Elfman (b. May 29, 1953) – Bonejangles (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Danny 'Hell'fman | Daniel Beilzebelsman | The Bloody Elf | The Dark Red Elf | Dan of the Dead | Diablo Del Elf-Monstruo | Daniel The Elf-Inquisitor | Bloody Elf-Thing | Dan 'Dead Man' Elfblood | Danny Elfblood | Danny Elfbones | Daniel Elfman | Dan E - Stephen Ballantyne – Emil (voice)
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