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Labyrinth

1986

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.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy peril, a kidnapped baby, frightening creatures, threats, and emotionally intense sequences may unsettle younger children; the PG adventure framing and reassuring resolution suit many viewers around 8+. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language; limited to minor name-calling.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Subtle, non-explicit romantic undertones from the Goblin King toward Sarah.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

The kidnapped baby, threatening goblins, bizarre creatures, dark maze, transformations, and menacing situations can be quite frightening.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Some suggestiveness in the Goblin King's costume and performance style.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light fantasy peril and conflict with goblins.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Sarah repeatedly faces fear, confusion, and danger to rescue Toby, showing persistence and increasingly responsible bravery.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative world-building, puppetry, and surreal design.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation are rewarded through the protagonist's growing friendships.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes responsibility, keeping promises, facing consequences, valuing family, and growing beyond self-centered wishes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Sarah makes mistakes but takes responsibility, persists through danger, and works to protect her brother; some adults and magical figures are morally ambiguous.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Labyrinth would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Labyrinth, and what caused that change?
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