Labyrinth

Released Jun 27, 1986

1h 41m

Fantasy

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77%

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52 Reviews

86%

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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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Sarah Marshall

Bitch Media

[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.

Feb 9, 2021

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Tasha Robinson

AV Club

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.

Rated: B+

Dec 20, 2019

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

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.

Rated: C

Sep 21, 2007

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

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

Rated: 3/4

Feb 17, 2024

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Josh Winning

Radio Times

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

Rated: 4/5

May 6, 2022

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Toussaint Egan

Polygon

Bursting at the seams with memorable characters, beautiful set pieces, and an inimitable performance by David Bowie.

Oct 22, 2021

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Brooke

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Linden D

An amazing and fantastical film that more people should watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Tom F

A lot is going on here to discuss and enjoy. I know many people feel otherwise, but I’m not attracted to this sort of storytelling and I don’t feel it’s improved with time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/21/24

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Audience Member

Incredible in every way. It takes you into a amazing adventure with cool creatures and great tunes what’s not to ask.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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James E

David Bowie is as charming and fantastical in this performance as you’d expect from him. Jim Hensons puppets are astonishing. This movie is charming from start to finish and is an example of how easily some of our fantasies can be brought to life

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Christian K

Appropriately silly and endearing, with memorable snapshot characters from start to finish.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/10/24

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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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Labyrinth: Official Clip - David Bowie's Goblin King Entrance