Labyrinth

Labyrinth(1986)

PG
06/27/1986 (US)Adventure, Family, Fantasy1h 41m
7.3

"Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems."

Overview

When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King who whisks Toby away to his castle at the center of a labyrinth. Sarah enters into a bargain with the Goblin King where she is given just thirteen hours to solve the labyrinth and rescue Toby, or else lose him forever.

Jim Henson

Story

Jim Henson

Director

Terry Jones

Screenplay

Dennis Lee

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Digital Trailer

Digital Trailer

Trailer

1986 Original Trailer

1986 Original Trailer

Trailer

Limited Edition Collector's Set

Limited Edition Collector's Set

Featurette

Big Screen Classics Spot

Big Screen Classics Spot

Teaser

Sarah Says Goodbye

Sarah Says Goodbye

Clip

Sarah and the Helping Hands

Sarah and the Helping Hands

Clip

Extended Preview

Extended Preview

Clip

35th Anniversary Spot

35th Anniversary Spot

Teaser

You Remind Me Of The Babe!

You Remind Me Of The Babe!

Clip

Sarah and the Junk Lady

Sarah and the Junk Lady

Clip

Jareth Sends in the Cleaners!

Jareth Sends in the Cleaners!

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Fathom Events Spot

Fathom Events Spot

Teaser

Sarah Rescues Ludo

Sarah Rescues Ludo

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30th Anniversary Edition Spot

30th Anniversary Edition Spot

Teaser

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Teaser

Interview with Brian Henson - 1 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 1 of 7

Featurette

Interview with Brian Henson - 4 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 4 of 7

Featurette

Interview with Brian Henson - 5 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 5 of 7

Featurette

Interview with Brian Henson - 7 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 7 of 7

Featurette

Interview with Brian Henson - 2 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 2 of 7

Featurette

Interview with Brian Henson - 3 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 3 of 7

Featurette

Interview with Brian Henson - 6 of 7

Interview with Brian Henson - 6 of 7

Featurette

Behind the Scenes: Hoggle Test

Behind the Scenes: Hoggle Test

Behind the Scenes

Inside the Labyrinth: Escher

Inside the Labyrinth: Escher

Behind the Scenes

George Lucas EPK

George Lucas EPK

Behind the Scenes

The Bog of Eternal Stench

The Bog of Eternal Stench

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Blind Beggar Scene

Blind Beggar Scene

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Ballroom Scene

Ballroom Scene

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Behind The Scenes: Sarah Audition

Behind The Scenes: Sarah Audition

Behind the Scenes

Inside the Labyrinth: Hoggle

Inside the Labyrinth: Hoggle

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes: Character Test Footage

Behind the Scenes: Character Test Footage

Behind the Scenes

Inside the Labyrinth: Hands

Inside the Labyrinth: Hands

Behind the Scenes

Inside the Labyrinth: Crystals

Inside the Labyrinth: Crystals

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes: Fireys

Behind the Scenes: Fireys

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A review by CinemaSerf
7.0

Written on June 28, 2024

"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. Well maybe, but only if she can find the way through the labyrinth that guards his castle - and she has only twenty-four hours! Luckily (or not) she encounters the goblin "Hoggle" whom she bribes to take her through - but he's not exactly trustworthy and that's what leads to an enjoyable series of adventures as they both have to face the perils of a maze that is full of weird and wonderful creatures - some friendly, some not so - as she races the clock to find the boy. Jim Henson has had a field day here with multiple beasties of all shapes and sizes coming alive on the big screen and coupling with a storyline that shouts "Monty Python" at us on more than one occasion - especially with the derring knight "Sir Didymus" and his cowardly (or just intelligent) steed "Ambosius" - who's really just a sheepdog! Luckily, they also encounter the mighty "Ludo" who is on good terms with boulders large and small - especially useful as they find themselves uncomfortably close to the 'Bog of Eternal Stench" which bubbles and festers so you can almost smell it in the cinema. All the while, the manipulative "Jareth" is putting obstacles in her way as well as offering a couple of decent songs along the way. Bowie doesn't actually feature that often, here, but when he does he brings a mischievous charm to the proceedings (even if he doesn't look that comfortable in his hoes!). The visuals are great fun, mixing the costumed with the manufactured skilfully and energetically and though I don't suppose there's really any jeopardy at all, the film has something akin to the "Wizard of Oz" in it's storytelling. If you can see it on a big screen, then do - it looks so much better than on the telly, and is a good watch.