Labyrinth (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Labyrinth is a 1986 adventure musical starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $14.7 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Costumes at the Saturn Awards 1987. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Labyrinth About?
The premise of Labyrinth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When her baby brother Toby is lured into a magical labyrinth, a frustrated teenager named Sarah finds herself embarking on a perilous journey to rescue him. To succeed, she must overcome the Goblin King, a powerful and cunning ruler of the fantastical realm. Along the way, Sarah encounters challenging puzzles, strange creatures, and faces difficult choices that test her courage and resourcefulness as she races against time to save Toby.
Labyrinth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- goblin king
- labyrinth
- rescue
- fantasy world
- female protagonist
- goblin
- race against time
- maze
- cult film
- owl
- wish
- king
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- castle
- masquerade party
- fairy
- bog
- bridge
- babysitting
- half brother half sister relationship
- self pity
- cult classic
- quest adventure
- teen fantasy
- fairy tale fantasy
- babysitter
- teenage girl
- dog
- fantasy life
- coming of age
- growing up
- trap
- lance
- bracelet
- pit
- wall
- surrealism
- selfishness
- troll
- memory loss
- friendship
- forgiveness
- wish fulfillment
- riddle
- door knocker
- crystal ball
- escher stairway
- crying baby
- trapdoor
- puppet
- forest
Labyrinth Cast
Jennifer Connelly leads the cast, with David Bowie.
Labyrinth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Labyrinth 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 73% User score
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Labyrinth Plot Summary
What happens in Labyrinth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sarah Williams, portrayed by Jennifer Connelly, is a teenager whose vivid imagination and passion for fantasy stories lead her to enact her favorite tale, Labyrinth. One day, while playing in the park near her home, she loses track of time and realizes she’s an hour late to babysit her baby stepbrother, Toby (Toby Froud). After an argument with her stepmother and feeling neglected by her father, Sarah is left alone with an irritable Toby. Frustrated that her stepmother allowed Toby to have her cherished teddy bear, Lancelot, she cries out for someone to rescue her from this unbearable situation.
Full summary
The whole story of Labyrinth, scene by scene
Labyrinth Box Office
Labyrinth grossed $14.7 million worldwide. $13.7 million came from the US and Canada and $963,144 (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.7M
- US & Canada
- $13.7M
- International
- $963.1K
Labyrinth Awards & Nominations
Labyrinth earned 2 award nominations, including Best Costumes at the Saturn Awards 1987. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Best Costumes
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BAFTA 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
Labyrinth Trailers & Videos
34 videos: 2 trailers, 5 teasers, 10 clips, 8 featurettes and 9 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Digital Trailer
- Teaser Official Trailer
- Teaser 30th Anniversary Edition Spot
- Teaser Fathom Events Spot
How Well Do You Know 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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the protagonist of the Labyrinth?
Cars in Labyrinth
3 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu.
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1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Background role -
1978 Chevrolet Malibu Background role -
1986 Volkswagen Jetta A2 Typ 19E Background role
Labyrinth Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Labyrintti” and “Labyrinth: dove tutto è possibile”.
- Also known as
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- Labyrintti
- Labyrinth: dove tutto è possibile
- Le Labyrinthe
- Dentro del laberinto
- Labirynt
- Labyrinth - Dove tutto è possibile
- O Labirinto
- Labyrinthe
- Die Reise ins Labyrinth
- Лабиринт
- Labyrinten
- Fantasztikus labirintus
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- Λαβύρινθος
- Laberint
- Labirintul
- המבוך
- Labirent
- 라비린스
- 魔幻迷宫
- Labirinto: A Magia do Tempo
- ラビリンス／魔王の迷宮
- 魔王迷宮
- Лабіринт
- Laberinto
- 魔幻迷宮
- Labirintua
- มหัศจรรย์เขาวงกต
- Labyrinth: Mê Cung
- Лавиринт
- Labirintas
- Labirint
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Movies Like Labyrinth
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Princess and the Goblin, The Labyrinth and The Lunnis and the Great Fairy Tale Adventures.
Labyrinth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Labyrinth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Labyrinth?
Labyrinth runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Labyrinth released?
Labyrinth was released on June 27, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Labyrinth?
Labyrinth stars Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.
How much did Labyrinth make at the box office?
Labyrinth grossed $14.7 million worldwide ($13.7 million domestic, $963,144 international).
How is Labyrinth rated?
Labyrinth has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was Labyrinth nominated for any awards?
Labyrinth received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Labyrinth have a post-credit scene?
No. Labyrinth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Labyrinth in?
The original language of Labyrinth is Malayalam.
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