Into the Labyrinth (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Into the Labyrinth is a 2019 mystery thriller directed by Donato Carrisi, starring Valentina Bellè as Samantha Andretti, Dustin Hoffman and Toni Servillo. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide on a $4 million budget. Its Echo Score is 58/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Donato Carrisi
- Original language
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Italian
- Studio
- Gavila
- Budget
- $4M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Into the Labyrinth About?
The premise of Into the Labyrinth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a kidnapping victim turns up alive after fifteen years, a profiler and a private investigator try to piece together the mystery.
Into the Labyrinth Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- private investigator
- rabbit
- written by director
- kidnapping
- profiler
- doctor
- investigation
- shock
- incarceration
- imprisoned woman
- young woman kidnapped
- partial female nudity
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- partial nudity
- female topless nudity
- female corpse
- drinking in a bar
- female rear nudity
- drinking
- cigarette smoking
- clue
- drink
- held against one's will
- based on novel
Into the Labyrinth Cast & Characters
Valentina Bellè leads the cast as Samantha Andretti, with Dustin Hoffman as Dottor Green and Toni Servillo as Bruno Genko. Directed by Donato Carrisi; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Donato Carrisi
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Valentina Bellè as Samantha Andretti -
Dustin Hoffman as Dottor Green -
Toni Servillo as Bruno Genko -
Luis Gnecco as Mordecai Lumann
Also Starring in Into the Labyrinth
· 12 more- Sergio Leone Bunny
- Vinicio Marchioni Simon Berish
- Carla Cassola Sig.ra Wilson
- Riccardo Cicogna Paul Macinsky
- Orlando Cinque Bauer
- Caterina Shulha Linda
- Filippo Dini Delacroix
- Stefano Rossi Giordani Ragazzo con cicatrice
- Marta Richeldi Signora Lai
- Sergio Grossini Peter Lai / Rizzo
- Diego Facciotti Prete
- Riccardo Von Hoenning O’Carrol Cicogna Paul Macinsky
Into the Labyrinth Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 58/100, strongest in character & emotion (70) and weakest in story & flow (38).
Into the Labyrinth Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Into the Labyrinth delivers an unsettling visual atmosphere but struggles to sustain a coherent narrative. Critics and viewers commend the stylised cinematography and occasional strong performances, yet the plot is repeatedly described as over‑long, confusing, and lacking satisfying resolution. The mixture of praise for the film's mood and criticism for its storytelling results in a mixed overall impression, leaving the movie appealing to a niche audience while deterring broader acceptance.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 58
In terms of art and craft, the film earns both commendation and criticism. Reviewers highlight the stylised visuals, atmospheric set‑pieces, and strong mise‑en‑scene as positive attributes. Conversely, the costume design of the bunny and accusations of derivative, underpowered direction temper the praise. The net effect is a moderately positive view of the film’s artistic execution, placing it in the middle of the scoring range.
- Character & Emotion 70
When evaluating character and emotion, performances receive generally favorable remarks. Several critics note the solid acting of the Italian cast and the effort of the performers despite a miscast cameo. Some viewers find specific characters confusing or poorly integrated, but the overall sentiment leans toward appreciation of the actors’ work. This tilt toward positive reception yields a relatively high character score.
- Story & Flow 38
Regarding story and flow, the consensus is predominantly negative. Many reviewers label the plot over‑stuffed, convoluted, and lacking clear resolution, with pacing described as slow and the narrative deemed incomprehensible. A few positive notes mention an engaging premise and occasional intrigue, yet these are outweighed by widespread criticism of plot coherence and pacing. Consequently, the story aspect scores low.
- Sensory Experience 68
In the sensory experience domain, the film is praised for its atmospheric tone, stylised visuals, and the trippy camera work that some viewers find compelling. Negative feedback centers mainly on a single unsettling costume element, which does not dominate the overall perception. The balance of favorable comments about soundscape and visual style results in a solid, above‑average sensory score.
- Rewatch Factor 55
Rewatch factor assessment reveals mixed reactions. A subset of viewers expresses strong desire to revisit the film, citing its enthralling moments and lingering mood. However, many cite excessive length, confusing structure, and unresolved plot points as detracting from repeatability. This blend of enthusiasm and disappointment positions the rewatch value near the midpoint of the scale.
Into the Labyrinth Plot Summary
What happens in Into the Labyrinth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Samantha Andretti, a young woman who vanished fifteen years earlier, returns suddenly and is found in a fragile, disoriented state. She is hospitalized under the care of Dr. Green, a psychologist who specializes in profiling and trauma. Through intense, unconventional sessions, he works to help her piece together what happened, attempting to break through mental barriers and recover memories of the abductor.
Meanwhile, Bruno Genko(/actor/toni-servillo), a private investigator with a terminal illness, learns of her reappearance. Years before, he had been hired by Samantha’s parents to find her but failed, a failure that haunts him and now pushes him to redeem himself by reopening the case.
Full summary
The whole story of Into the Labyrinth, scene by scene
Into the Labyrinth Box Office & Budget
Into the Labyrinth grossed $2.5 million worldwide on a $4 million budget, 63% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$2.5M
63% of its budget back
- International
- $2.5M
- Budget
- $4M
Into the Labyrinth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Into the Labyrinth.
How Well Do You Know Into the Labyrinth?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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How many years had Samantha Andretti been missing before she suddenly returned?
Into the Labyrinth Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “W labiryncie” and “迷宫逃生”.
- Also known as
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- W labiryncie
- 迷宫逃生
- Девушка в лабиринте
- L'Homme du labyrinthe
- Дівчина у лабіринті
- Στο Λαβύρινθο
- O Labirinto
- Diener der Dunkelheit
- 迷宫中的人
- El hombre del laberinto
- 謎宮
- Labyrintti
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- אל תוך המבוך
- イントゥ・ザ・ラビリンス
- L’home del laberint
- În labirint
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Into the Labyrinth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Into the Labyrinth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Into the Labyrinth?
Into the Labyrinth runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Into the Labyrinth released?
Into the Labyrinth was released on October 30, 2019.
Who directed Into the Labyrinth?
Into the Labyrinth was directed by Donato Carrisi.
More films by Donato Carrisi Who is in the cast of Into the Labyrinth?
Into the Labyrinth stars Valentina Bellè as Samantha Andretti, Dustin Hoffman as Dottor Green and Toni Servillo as Bruno Genko, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Into the Labyrinth make at the box office?
Into the Labyrinth grossed $2.5 million worldwide on a budget of $4 million.
Does Into the Labyrinth have a post-credit scene?
No. Into the Labyrinth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Into the Labyrinth in?
The original language of Into the Labyrinth is Italian.
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