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Labyrinth

(1986, Rated PG, Fantasy, Starring Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, Brian Henson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A surreal coming-of-age fantasy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Monster roughhousing, tussling and sword fighting, but nothing too serious.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Mild, with a few "hells" and "damns."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Labyrinth

Parents need to know that this film, while lighthearted, deals with the theme of separation of siblings, the threat that the youngest child could be turned into a goblin, and some mostly childish dangers (like being covered in a bad smell that lasts forever). Also, some of the creatures may disturb younger kids.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good movie...

    This used to be one of my favorite movies when I was a kid! I was 3 when I first saw it...Sometimes little kids get scarred of weird looking puppets - but that's because most little kids think movies are real. I watched a lot of movies that would be considdered 'scarry' for little kids, because my dad would always watch the making of the movies first, so I would see it wasn't real... Now for tweens, teens, etc - it is so on - not scarry, & really, there's only one violent scene..But its puppets-so umm..Kind of not the same...It's a pretty good movie :) Sarah does complain a lot, & that's not really a good role model - but the rest of the movie is fine...The goblins are all puppets, & don't look very real at all, so...There's also some pretty cool songs {yea I still like 'em-lol}

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good movie...

    This used to be one of my favorite movies when I was a kid! I was 3 when I first saw it...Sometimes little kids get scarred of weird looking puppets - but that's because most little kids think movies are real. I watched a lot of movies that would be considdered 'scarry' for little kids, because my dad would always watch the making of the movies first, so I would see it wasn't real... Now for tweens, teens, etc - it is so on - not scarry, & really, there's only one violent scene..But its puppets-so umm..Kind of not the same...It's a pretty good movie :) Sarah does complain a lot, & that's not really a good role model - but the rest of the movie is fine...The goblins are all puppets, & don't look very real at all, so...There's also some pretty cool songs {yea I still like 'em-lol}

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative role models

    We like it...Sensitive-child families may have second thoughts...

    This is a movie that my sister and I grew up on. I still love watching it, but can see the negatives now that I'm older and have my own kids. Sarah's character is always complaining...seriously, it seems constant the whole first half of the movie. Not good for kids that emulate what they see. At the beginning of the movie, Sarah's brother is taken and in a darkened room, goblins tease and frighten the girl. During all that, the music is a little creepy and there is a thunderstorm. My 6 year old daughter, who isn't scared of movies...even the first 2 Harry Potter movies...is terrified by that part!! It's the only movie she actually has a fear of a scene. My 4 year old son is completely fine with it all, though. If you don't care for gassy humor, you'll have to forward through the Bog of Eternal Stench. We think it's completely hilarious, but I'm sure many families will be offended! There are a few parts, beginning/middle/end, where someone bribes or tries to bribe another to get them to do what they want. The Goblin King even says to Sarah in the end, "Love me, fear me...and I will be your slave." What!? No, I didn't get it as a kid, but really don't like it now. My kids don't get it, so I'm ok. Some sensitive kids might get upset with this furry, skinny goblin group that take their body parts off, play games with them, do weird dances with them, etc. Then, they run after Sarah to try and take her head off. My kids think the guys are funny, but sensitive kids may really be scared!! Sarah also gets drugged by a peach and some kids might wonder what exactly is going on. It all sounds bad, but because I grew up with it and my kids have a strong sense of reality and fiction, I'm ok with them watching it. You know what your children can handle. I suggest you watch it first and decide for yourself.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    kids laugh at the stinky parts

    I thought it was an adventure and less scary than scooby doo cartoons

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 4.0

    kids

    its too creepy for children

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    It's fine

    I have only seen part of it, and that was when the infant gets stolen and the goblins make a mouth of their hands, and the boulder comes. The I Will Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord song reminds me of the film.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Wonderful

    This movie was absolutely wonderful. I laughed, I 'aw'ed and i absolutely adored the characters. Jim Henson is a complete genius and a friend to children of all ages!

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Scary goblins!

    I think the movie may be appropriate for kids, but the goblins are really scary. They made my brother cry and gave me nightmares.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I luv this movie

    i saw this movie for the first time when i was five and loved it from the first moment in the beggining credits with the owl and the really great music the only bad things in it are the goblins, and thats only because really little kids get scared of it. I recommend it for 4 and up... a definite family film!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Fine for kids, just not that good

    The puppetry is fun to watch, but seems funny rather than scary compared to today's effects. Jennifer Connelly is not very good (whiny loud/whiny quiet are her two modes) and it's more of a musical than I was expecting. The plot moves slowly and doesn't resolve that well. My son, aged 9, found it suspenseful, but couldn't even give it 1 thumbs up.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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