Labyrinth 40th Anniversary Screening
With its unique blend of fantasy and adventure, Labyrinth has become a cult classic, and its 40th anniversary screening is not to be missed. The film's stunning visuals and memorable characters have captivated audiences for decades.
Dir: Jim Henson
Cast: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Brian Henson, David Shaughnessy, Ron Mueck
101 mins · 1986 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Metacritic 50/100 · TMDB 7.3/10 · Trakt 76%
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award. 4 nominations total
The film has received widespread acclaim, with impressive scores from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, TMDB, and Trakt, including 7.3/10 from 167,353 votes on IMDb and 63% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Labyrinth is a visually spectacular family favourite, featuring David Bowie in a memorable role, and has been described as "one of the most beguilingly eccentric and charming family movies imaginable".
Directed by Jim Henson and starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, Labyrinth is a wild and dark fairytale with plenty of twisty turns. The film follows Sarah, a teenager with an active imagination, as she summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away, only to find herself on a quest to rescue him from the Goblin King. With its unique blend of fantasy and adventure, Labyrinth has become a cult classic, and its 40th anniversary screening is a must-see event.
The screening, taking place on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings, is part of a Relaxed Screening Special, supported by BFI FAN and National Lottery. Tickets or details for this event are available with the button beside this article.
Critics have noted the film's subtext, with some finding it successful in exploring themes of transition from child to woman, while others have praised its unique visuals and memorable characters. Viewers have also fallen in love with the film, praising its unique set design, puppet designs, and memorable performances from David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
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What viewers say
Calipso_etereo · 10/10
The first time I watched this, I thought it was just another fantasy adventure, but I didn’t expect to find David Bowie in tight pants emotionally manipulating a teenage girl while puppets screamed in the background. I swear the damn Muppets were on a heavy LSD trip. I love this movie, I love David Bowie, I love the Muppets, and I love psychedelic chaos. It’s hands down my favorite film.
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SeanMSU · 8/10
At some points it is absurdly silly to the point where it is kind of annoying, but there are far more parts that are extremely touching and beautiful. Jennifer Connelly is one of the greatest actresses of all time and she carries this movie, even though she's only 16 years old.
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lou04 · 10/10
100% my favourite movie of all time. David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly were the perfect people to cast for the movie. it has good music (how could it not with Bowie being involved) and has a good amount of humorous moments. Also have to love the unique set design and puppet designs used throughout the movie, Brian Froud never ceases to amaze.
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SkinnyFilmBuff · 4/10
As of the date of this review, there are only 1,231 movies on IMDB that have a 7.0 rating or above with 100,000 votes or more. Of those, I have seen 711, or approximately 58%. Of this subset, 98% of my personal ratings were 6 or above. The point of this analysis is to demonstrate the reliability of a sufficiently supported consensus opinion. For movies with this level of acclaim, historically speaking there is only a 2% chance that I come away…
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Biscuitjack · 8/10
“It’s only forever, not long at all” This movie has literally been on my watchlist for such a long time and I couldn't think of a better way to watch this awesome movie than on the big screen for its 40th anniversary, which was a ton of fun and l enjoyed it so much. I had a feeling I would like this as I'm a huge fantasy nerd who loves anything weird and this definitely delivered on the weird which is always a bonus. The story was so much fun…
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thami218
what the frick i didnt know david bowie was in a movie lol
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shaneleexcx1234 · 8/10
"Through dangers untold, and hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the goblin city to take back the child that you have stolen!" More I think about this movie the more I like it don’t know why it’s taking me so long to watch it been on my list for years , it’s kinda what I expected just a fun fantasy creature movie but it also had aspects to it that I didn’t expect. The whole idea of the Labyrinth is such a fun…
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Bronson87 · 8/10
Have you ever watched _The Wizard of Oz_ (1939)? Of course you have. Well, this is _The Wizard of Oz_, only dark and '80s; so, in that regard it's also a bit like _Return to Oz_ (1985). If you grew up in the '80s, you have seen _Labyrinth_. This is absolutely a staple of kids' fantasy from that time. Now, a point to make clear, we're no longer in the 1980s, so this is going to seem very dark and likely even a bit scary to kids of this…
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