Labyrinth

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Labyrinth

PG

In Theaters Jan 8, 2026

1h 41m

Fantasy

Adventure

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Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah befriends the Goblins, in hopes that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems.

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While it's arguably more interesting on a visual level, Labyrinth provides further proof of director Jim Henson's boundless imagination.

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Sarah Marshall

Bitch Media

02/09/2021

[David Bowie's] labyrinth, frightening as it was, was also a place where you could encounter what confused you and find out who you really were and what you were capable of. It was always worth the trip.

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Tasha Robinson

AV Club

12/20/2019

B+

While the off-kilter rock songs Bowie wrote and performed for the film are far from his best work, his character performance is gloriously iconic, a perfect blend of predatory, leering rock star and hurt, rejected emo lover.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

09/21/2007

C

Plays like The Wizard of Oz or Alice in Wonderland crossed with a middling episode of "The Muppet Show" guest-starring David Bowie … suffers from a distinct lack of charm.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Mar 8

A-

Perhaps "Labyrinth" isn't as commanding as "The Dark Crystal," but themes resonate and a sense of humor is welcome, turning the picture into a highly amusing viewing experience. It also provides another reminder of Henson's special brilliance.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

02/17/2024

3/4

David Bowie is regal in a role for which Mick Jagger, Sting, and Michael Jackson were also considered.

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Josh Winning

Radio Times

05/06/2022

4/5

Labyrinth is a wholly unique dark fairy tale that enchants from start to finish.

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Brooke

03/11/2024

Labyrinth is my favorite movie and it was so exciting to see it in a theatre on the big screen with surround sound. I brought my boys and we had so much fun!! Thank you for screening it!

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Claire A.

@Blueberrymeileg_707 2d

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! I remember watching Labyrinth when I was young, even though I could hardly even retain anything. I came across some videos that would occasionally pop up on my feed on Tik Tok, or just anywhere online, so I was tempted to watch it. And O.M.G. I have fallen head over heels for this awsome movie, that is like no other. The actors, characters, storyline, MUSIC, emotional connection, etc! And, my stunning David Bowie 😍😍😍. Please watch Labyrinth if you’re thinking of it, because it really is amazing as people say it is.

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Natalie D

Nov 26

A cultural icon, a childhood cornerstone, and a fresh breath of adventure.

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Jonny5 B.

@JDGodzilla95 Nov 20

Very creative by Jim Handson, watching it for the first time it was strange but entertaining and enjoyable.

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Dave H

Nov 15

Quite simply the best kids movie ever made.

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Samantha L.

@Samantha.Henry.Diva Nov 8

This is one of my favorite childhood movies. You can’t go wrong with David Bowie and a young Jennifer Conley. The puppetry of Jim Henson will always be a great hallmark of the 80s and this is just as iconic as the muppets.

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Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah befriends the Goblins, in hopes that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems.

Director: Jim Henson
Producer: Eric Rattray
Screenwriter: Dennis Lee, Jim Henson, Terry Jones, Elaine May
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures
Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd., TriStar Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 27, 1986, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 8, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 9, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.1M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround

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