Labyrinth

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Labyrinth

PG

1986

1h 41m

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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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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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)

Jan 10

4/5

The boisterous incidental characters, including talking door knockers and dungeon walls and double-headed guards, are an unruly delight.

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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.

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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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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.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

03/08/2025

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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The Goblin King

Feb 5

There is nothing I disliked about the Labyrinth. It's a great movie to watch with the family.

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Tracy

Feb 5

Classic 80’s movie, especially with the Jim Henson puppets, David Bowie, and Jennifer Connelly!

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Ello

Jan 22

Took my daughter and her boyfriend to see this with me. My daughter and I sang and knew the movie by heart. Her boyfriend had never seen it and loved it lol. Great times, great experience. Love getting to see it on the big screen!

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Lynn S

Jan 19

Always love seeing my childhood favorites.

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Heather C

Jan 19

This movie is always fun to see on the big screen. It was such a staple in my life growing up. I don't think I could ever get tired of watching it!

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Dustine

Jan 15

Have loved this movie since childhood, it was so great to see on the big screen!!

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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, Action
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