Labyrinth

Labyrinth (1986)

  • 62% of critics liked it
    (34 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (339,818 ratings)

George Lucas produced and Jim Henson directed this gothic fantasy which pits living and breathing actors Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie (who, along with Trevor Jones, provides the film's music) against a motley collection of Muppet monsters. The film centers upon teenage Sarah (Connelly), who… More

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.
Directed By
Jim Henson
Written By
Terry Jones
Genres
Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Cult Movies
In Theaters
Jun 27, 1986 Wide
On DVD
Oct 12, 1999
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

    An innovative mix of sophisticated puppetry and special effects, Labyrinth has all the components of classic myth.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    Unfortunately, this contemporary (at least, for the era) fairy tale, directed and co-written by Muppets creator Jim Henson, never sets a timely tone beyond the 1980s. It remains disappointingly tethered to yesteryear.

  • Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

    Henson's imagination is boundless. But his movie has no pep. It's a dream in neutral.

  • Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

    A real masterpiece of puppetry and special effects, an absolutely gorgeous children's fantasy movie.

  • Nina Darnton, New York Times

    A remarkable achievement.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Dan S


    An imaginative, initially charming David Lynch meets Tim Burton meets Disney mesh of a story concerning a young girl (Jennifer Connelly) who must find her baby brother in a dark, mysterious dream-like world ruled by an intimidating figure (David Bowie) within a certain time-frame, or… More

  • Phil H


    Another classic from my childhood, Bowie is cool here (although when I was a kid I thought he was a female hahaha) the Labyrinth is really twisted and cool looking, great imagination and creature design all round with some awesome classic effects with the good old ways of matte… More

  • Jacob E


    Let me start this review by saying that on paper, this is NOT a good film. If I were to break down what I liked about this film, it would seem like everything I said would be a flaw. But that's the point with Labyrinth. It's flawed beyond human (and goblin) comprehension,… More

  • Manu G


    You have no power over me. Decent movie. I would have liked to have seen this movie when I was kid when I could have enjoy it more, all that fantasy and kids monsters would have been great. Right now what I can say is that it wasn't a bad movie, it is a cult movie which will be… More

  • Lorenzo v


    <i>"A' mazing tale of never-ending fantasy."</i> 15-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep Toby if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in 13 hours. <center><font size=+2… More

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