Ted Cruz recites ‘Princess Bride’ lines at church

Robin Wright, left, and Cary Elwes in a scene from the 1987 motion picture “The Princess Bride.” (20th Century Fox/The Kobal Collection)

It’s not often that a presidential candidate goes off script on the campaign trail — unless you’re Ted Cruz with an opportunity to cite your favorite movie

Cruz, a Texas Republican and U.S. senator, did just that while speaking at a Des Moines church Sunday morning.

Prompted by Pastor Warren Hunsberger saying his favorite movie is also The Princess Bride

Specifically, Cruz recited lines from a scene with Miracle Max, played by Billy Crystal. In the scene, Max attempts to revive Elwes’ character Westley and find out what he is searching for in life. Cruz’s rendition of the scene ended with an argument Max has with his wife, Valerie.

Cruz has been known to break out into impressions before, including The Princess Bride

Patane reports for The Des Moines Register.