Labyrinth (1986)
Kernel Score: 82% · 2,678 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1986-06-27
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is Labyrinth worth watching?
Worth watching. A teenager wishes her baby brother away and has to cross the Goblin King's maze to get him back. Hand-built puppets, David Bowie and strong imagination make it a cult favourite, though the story is loose.
Watch it if you
- love practical-effects fantasy
- grew up with Jim Henson
- enjoy David Bowie's performance
Skip it if you
- want a tight story
- dislike dated effects and songs
Best for: Family fantasy night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Labyrinth
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, Peacock, Night Flight Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Labyrinth parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Labyrinth is a PG-rated fantasy adventure with a child kidnapping plot and some dark, surreal imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes child kidnapping and a fantastical maze with dangers, mild for the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Labyrinth
If you liked Labyrinth, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Dark Crystal (1982) — 80%: Jim Henson's darker, puppet-built fantasy world.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Charming fantasy adventure full of memorable characters.
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: Fairy-tale fantasy adventure with a witty, romantic edge.
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) — 87%: Classic fantasy of a girl lost in a magical land.
- The Muppet Movie (1979) — 80%: Henson's puppet-powered, charming musical adventure.
- Willow (1988) — 76%: 80s fantasy quest with creatures and magic.
Director
Cast
- David Bowie as Jareth
- Jennifer Connelly as Sarah
- Toby Froud as Toby
- Shelley Thompson as Stepmother
- Christopher Malcolm as Father
- Brian Henson as Hoggle / Goblin (voice)
- David Shaughnessy as Didymus / The Hat
- Ron Mueck as Ludo / Firey 2 / Goblin (voice)
- Timothy Bateson as The Worm / Goblin (voice)
- Denise Bryer as The Junk Lady (voice)
Labyrinth FAQ
Is Labyrinth worth watching?
Worth watching. A teenager wishes her baby brother away and has to cross the Goblin King's maze to get him back. Hand-built puppets, David Bowie and strong imagination make it a cult favourite, though the story is loose.
Where can I watch Labyrinth?
In the US you can stream Labyrinth on Hulu, Fubo, Peacock and Night Flight Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, Philo, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Labyrinth OK for kids?
Labyrinth is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Labyrinth is a PG-rated fantasy adventure with a child kidnapping plot and some dark, surreal imagery.
What movies are like Labyrinth?
If you liked Labyrinth, try The Dark Crystal, The Princess Bride, Stardust and The Wizard of Oz.