Pan's Labyrinth

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Pan's Labyrinth

R

2006

2h 0m

Fantasy

Drama

War

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In 1944 Spain young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) and her ailing mother (Ariadna Gil) arrive at the post of her mother's new husband (Sergi López), a sadistic army officer who is trying to quell a guerrilla uprising. While exploring an ancient maze, Ofelia encounters the faun Pan, who tells her that she is a legendary lost princess and must complete three dangerous tasks in order to claim immortality.

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Critics Consensus

Pan's Labyrinth is Alice in Wonderland for grown-ups, with the horrors of both reality and fantasy blended together into an extraordinary, spellbinding fable.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

Bewitchingly bonkers.

Nov 12, 2014

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It's so audacious and so technically accomplished, and arrives here garlanded with so many radiant superlatives, that I wish I liked it more.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 12, 2014

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

The story is a compelling and deeply involving one, and the film is both beautiful, exciting, and sometimes horrifying. The creature effects are superbly handled.

Rated: 4.5/5

Nov 12, 2014

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Rachel Bellwoar

Vague Visages

A few of the tales are a bit of a stretch, but the scope of the Pan's Labyrinth universe comes out feeling much larger than ever before.

Mar 26, 2024

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Tremendously profound... [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 28, 2022

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Those who seek fizzier, stomach-calming seltzer at the movies are advised to look elsewhere. Others, like me, will surrender gratefully to the black and bloody enchantment.

Rated: A

Sep 20, 2022

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Cesar

Great movie ! If you enjoy fantasy with some slight horror that makes you feel angry, sad and happiness This movie is for you. 😉

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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Teresa H

Compelling story, good sound track and effective interweaving of real and imaginary worlds and characters. Story and visuals both very dark - the dark picture was welcome during several episodes of violence. The adults don't have much backstory, but since we are seeing most of this through the eyes of a child, that is appropriate. It was interesting that, although I don't really speak Spanish, by the end scenes I had stopped noticing the subtitles and was hearing the English in my mind as though it was spoken. Can't remember that ever happening before.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Joseph D

Absolute EPIC in every way. An adult fairytale that sweeps you away into another realm. Just an amazing film. So happy to see this again on the BIG screen!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Miguel Marquez

I love this movie since the first time I watched it. It has a special place in my memory and in my heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Len

great storytelling and imagination. memorable movie and chilling creatures. finally saw it in theaters.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/22

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Brendan B.

Guillermo Del Toro’s masterpiece (pending a watch of Frankenstein), he rips my heart out every time. This is one of the greatest movies of all time. Any mature moviegoer will find purchase in the mix of fantasy and real horror of the period it is set in. Crazy to think this guy made Pacific Rim.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/25

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Synopsis

In 1944 Spain young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) and her ailing mother (Ariadna Gil) arrive at the post of her mother's new husband (Sergi López), a sadistic army officer who is trying to quell a guerrilla uprising. While exploring an ancient maze, Ofelia encounters the faun Pan, who tells her that she is a legendary lost princess and must complete three dangerous tasks in order to claim immortality.

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Producer: Alfonso Cuarón, Bertha Navarro, Guillermo del Toro, Frida Torresblanco
Screenwriter: Guillermo del Toro
Distributor: Picturehouse
Production Co: Warner Bros., Tequila Gang
Rating: R (Some Language|Graphic Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, War
Original Language: European Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 29, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.6M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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