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Labyrinth

Play trailer 0:30 Poster for Labyrinth PG 1986 1h 41m Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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78% Tomatometer 55 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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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Critics Consensus

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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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 6d
4/5
The boisterous incidental characters, including talking door knockers and dungeon walls and double-headed guards, are an unruly delight. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Jan 7
4/5
This is a very analogue-era movie with analogue-type storytelling and dialogue... The action often ambles and dawdles and the dialogue, written by Terry Jones, has a casually constructed but often very funny humour. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Fred Topel United Press International Jan 8
The supreme creative thesis from a pioneering artist. The last film Jim Henson directed, 40 years ago in 1986, expresses maximum creativity in every scene. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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22h Have loved this movie since childhood, it was so great to see on the big screen!! See more 2d It was amazing to finally see this masterpiece on the big screen with 3 generations of my family! Thank you SO much for this opportunity!!! See more 3d Longtime fan here, so the movie is always a nostalgic win for me. The theater failed us by not having the sound up to regular theater volume. See more 3d This is such a great classic! If you've never seen Labyrinth, and you're a fantasy fan, just see it. It's good on a home TV, but even better on the big screen! See more 3d Always thought this was an under rated movie. From the response of those I saw it with, that was confirmed. My only concern/complaint was the volume used in the theater we were in. It seemed a little loud. For my wife, who has a hearing issue, it was fine, for myself it could have been dropped a notch. See more 4d Such a special and fantastic treat to see one of my wife's all-time favorites for the first time ever on the big screen! A sort of retelling of Wizard of Oz meets Alice in Wonderland, yet from a true to period 80's perspective while remaining timeless in other aspects. Enchanting characters, a touch of psychedelia, wonderous fantasy magic, sorcery, incredible dream sequences, outstanding acting and musical performances, masterful puppeteering, and such delightful characters. See more Read all reviews
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Jim Henson

Director

David Bowie

Jareth the Goblin King

Jennifer Connelly

Sarah

Toby Froud

Toby

Shelley Thompson

Stepmother

Christopher Malcolm

Father

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Synopsis 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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