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Labyrinth

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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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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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Gianna P

Labyrinth is one of my favorite childhood films. The songs, story, and characterization are amazing as well as the sets. I want to be Sarah!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/24

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Farah R

Labyrinth came highly recommended, but I couldn't see its charm. The storyline is too simple, and many elements that made it appealing in the 80s have become outdated. Perhaps it's an acquired taste or a film that fondly lives in the memories of those who grew up with it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Brooks N

The creativity and imagination is magical even to this day. A story told out through adventure and song is refreshing. I only wish more movies could make an impression instead of rinse and repeat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Jeremy _

This film is so great. Such a fantastic centerpiece for 1980s 'dark fantasy' or 'dark fairy tales'. I'm sort of poleaxed for why this film has lower overall reviews than most marvel or star wars films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Gilbert T

One of the most inventive movies ever. Worth watching.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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David Bowie

Jareth the Goblin King

Jennifer Connelly

Sarah

Toby Froud

Toby

Shelley Thompson

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Christopher Malcolm

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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
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 27, 1986, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 9, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.1M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround

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