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40th Anniversary of Labyrinth: A Whimsical Adventure Revived

1/7/2026

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Labyrinth was revived for its 40th anniversary.
The film blends live-action and puppetry in a distinctive family story, featuring David Bowie as Jareth, the goblin king.
Jennifer Connelly plays Sarah, who wishes her baby brother Toby away, prompting a quest to rescue him.
The story draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll and Maurice Sendak, with whimsical encounters and hallucinatory sequences.

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Story summary

Labyrinth was revived for its 40th anniversary.
The film blends live-action and puppetry in a distinctive family story, featuring David Bowie as Jareth, the goblin king.
Jennifer Connelly plays Sarah, who wishes her baby brother Toby away, prompting a quest to rescue him.
The story draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll and Maurice Sendak, with whimsical encounters and hallucinatory sequences.