Labyrinth (1986) movie poster

Labyrinth (1986)

"Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 64% (RT: 77%, MC: 50) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureFamilyFantasy

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Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (2,689 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Metacritic
50
Cast
David Bowie as Jareth
Toby Froud as Toby
Shelley Thompson as Stepmother
Brian Henson as Hoggle / Goblin (voice)
David Shaughnessy as Didymus / The Hat
Ron Mueck as Ludo / Firey 2 / Goblin (voice)
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,689 votes. Critics gave it 64%.
Overview
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, 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. Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a hidden easter egg referencing Jim Henson's previous film in the background of the opening scene.
  • The incredible score for Labyrinth was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
  • During the filming of Labyrinth, David Bowie improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
Audience Consensus

Labyrinth is a 1986 adventure, family, fantasy film directed by Jim Henson. Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, 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.

Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. The film has been rated by 2,689 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Labyrinth delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Labyrinth (1986) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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According to director Guillermo del Toro, the "Pale Man" monster in Pan’s Labyrinth represented the Catholic Church and their role in facilitating fascism. [Trivia]
Top comment: "**Absolutely! More specifically, the scene criticizes the Churches role in the Spanish Civil War..."
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Pan's Labyrinth (2006) is one of the best instances I've seen of ambiguity changing the meaning of a movie
Pan's Labyrinth is one of my all time favorite movies, and one of the most interesting things about it for me is that it can be seen in two... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "Del Toro really is a beautiful human being, who spoke (in his second language) during his golden..."
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