Labyrinth (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1986, Labyrinth is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jim Henson, running about 102 minutes. “Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When teen Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him.
Who’s in it. Labyrinth stars David Bowie as Jareth, Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, Toby Froud as Toby and Shelley Thompson as Stepmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Labyrinth has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV and Peacock Premium and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Labyrinth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Labyrinth tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Labyrinth (1986)?
- In US, Labyrinth is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Labyrinth worth watching?
- Labyrinth holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Labyrinth?
- Labyrinth stars David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson and Christopher Malcolm.
- When was Labyrinth released?
- Labyrinth was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.