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Labyrinth
PG

Labyrinth

Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems.

1986 • 101 min • Adventure · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8
87
Movie Knight Score
2810 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
  • 73 Audience · 2809 · 49%

Frustrated with babysitting, teenager Sarah wishes her baby stepbrother Toby would be taken away. When the Goblin King actually snatches him, Sarah must navigate a fantastical, dangerous labyrinth to rescue Toby before time runs out. She encounters a host of strange creatures and challenges along the way.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
5/10

Heads up

  • Surreal imagery and strange creatures
  • Some moments of peril for Sarah and Toby
  • The Goblin King can be intense

What it models well

  • Courage and determination
  • Love for family
  • Self-reliance and growth
  • Imagination's power

Talk about it after

  • How Sarah changes her perspective
  • The consequences of wishes
  • Facing fears and challenges
  • What makes a good leader

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Top billed cast

Director: Jim Henson • Crew: Terry Jones, Jim Henson, Dennis Lee

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Reviewer notes

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"Sarah" (Jennifer Connelly) is having to babysit her baby brother "Toby" and she's not best pleased. Indeed, as he won't stop wailing, she implores the "Goblin King" of lore (David Bowie) to take him forever! As good as his word, the child is gone and "Jareth" expects some gratitude from the girl. Of course, she realises that she can't be without the little brat and so implores him to return him.…

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Details

TMDB audience
7.3/10 (2,809)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$25,000,000
Box office
$12,729,917
IMDb
tt0091369

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