Labyrinth

Labyrinth (1986) (1986)

  • 64% of critics liked it
    (36 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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Jun 27, 1986 Wide
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

  • Nicki M


    Very hammy, even for an 80's movie. Maybe a little too much so. Maybe I would feel differently if I had seen this as a child, but somehow missed this one. Even David Bowie is not very good here, and I'm a fan. It's like he couldn't take it seriously either.… More

  • Emil K


    While Jim Henson does certainly have a rich imagination and his ability to create puppets ans effects is amazing, it is still a sad fact that his 80's cult fantasy hit is dated as hell and honestly a silly piece of work. Story by Terry Jones serves no surprises or originality in… More

  • Jens S


    This typical 80s muppet adventure contains all the highlights and lows of the era: a pop soundtrack by David Bowie (who is also a fine villain), a simple but enthralling story, lovable characters that sometimes burst into songs, but also some cheesy lines, dated special effects and a… More

  • Greg S


    A spoiled teenage girl (Jennifer Connelly) must find her way through a magical labyrinth (designed by M.C. Escher and inhabited by Muppets) to save her baby brother from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Excellent coming-of-age fantasy that's a sweet and spectacular adventure for… More

  • Daniel M


    Having made his name in the 1970s through Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, the 1980s saw Jim Henson move into darker territory with a recurring interest in fairy tales. After steering The Great Muppet Caper to box-office success, he directed The Dark Crystal, a Tolkien-esque fantasy… More

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