Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Kernel Score: 87% · 11,296 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, War
Released: 2006-10-11
Runtime: 118 minutes
Is Pan's Labyrinth worth watching?
Must-watch. A dark fairy tale set in Franco's Spain, where a girl escapes brutal reality through a fantasy world. It is beautiful and cruel, and not a kids' film. Del Toro's imagination is at its best here.
Watch it if you
- like dark fantasy with real emotional weight
- enjoy visually rich, imaginative films
- can handle violence and sadness
Skip it if you
- want light, family fantasy
- dislike graphic violence
Best for: Late-night movie
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Pan's Labyrinth
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In post–civil war Spain, 10-year-old Ofelia moves with her pregnant mother to live under the control of her cruel stepfather. Drawn into a mysterious labyrinth, she meets a faun who reveals that she may be a lost princess from an underground kingdom. To return to her true father, she must complete a series of surreal and perilous tasks that blur the line between reality and fantasy.
Pan's Labyrinth parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Pan's Labyrinth is an R-rated dark fantasy set during the post-Spanish Civil War era, featuring disturbing violence and cruelty.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains war violence and cruelty from a fascist regime alongside disturbing dark-fantasy horror imagery, consistent with its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Pan's Labyrinth
If you liked Pan's Labyrinth, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Devil's Backbone (2001) — 82%: Del Toro's other ghost story set in the Spanish Civil War.
- The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) — 86%: Quiet Spanish film about a child's imagination in a harsh time.
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) — 91%: Del Toro's gentler take on a classic story with dark edges.
- The Shape of Water (2017) — 81%: Del Toro's tender fantasy romance.
- Frankenstein (2025) — 87%: Del Toro's monster story with deep feeling.
- Innocent Voices (2005) — 90%: A child's view of war, told with heartfelt realism.
Director
Cast
- Ivana Baquero as Ofelia
- Sergi López as Capitán Vidal
- Maribel Verdú as Mercedes
- Ariadna Gil as Carmen
- Doug Jones as Fauno / Pale Man
- Álex Angulo as Dr. Ferreiro
- Roger Casamajor as Pedro
- Manolo Solo as Garcés
- César Vea as Serrano
- Ivan Massagué as El Tarta
Pan's Labyrinth FAQ
Is Pan's Labyrinth worth watching?
Must-watch. A dark fairy tale set in Franco's Spain, where a girl escapes brutal reality through a fantasy world. It is beautiful and cruel, and not a kids' film. Del Toro's imagination is at its best here.
Where can I watch Pan's Labyrinth?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video and Google Play.
Is Pan's Labyrinth OK for kids?
Pan's Labyrinth is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Pan's Labyrinth is an R-rated dark fantasy set during the post-Spanish Civil War era, featuring disturbing violence and cruelty.
What movies are like Pan's Labyrinth?
If you liked Pan's Labyrinth, try The Devil's Backbone, The Spirit of the Beehive, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and The Shape of Water.