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Pan's Labyrinth

2006Movie1 h 58 minR

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic988.6Rotten Tomatoes95%91%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving fantasy movie about fantasy and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Innocence has a power evil cannot imagine.

In post–civil war Spain, 10-year-old Ofelia moves with her pregnant mother to live under the control of her cruel stepfather. Drawn into a mysterious labyrinth, she meets a faun who reveals that she may be a lost princess from an underground kingdom. To return to her true father, she must complete a series of surreal and perilous tasks that blur the line between reality and fantasy.

Feels like

  • Dark Fairy Tale
  • Magical Realism
  • Post-War Spanish Drama
  • Psychological Horror
  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Anti-Fascist Allegory
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Gothic Fantasy

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Guillermo del Toro
Written by
Guillermo del Toro
Produced by
Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, Bertha Navarro
Music by
Javier Navarrete

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Facts

October 11, 2006 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
October 11, 2006
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, War
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, Spain, United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$83 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Scenery Porn, I Cannot Self-Terminate, Crapsack Only by Comparison +9

  • Scenery Porn
  • I Cannot Self-Terminate
  • Crapsack Only by Comparison
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Red Herring
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Nasal Trauma
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Vilified
  • Astral Checkerboard Decor
  • La Résistance
  • Mauve Shirt
  • Death by Cameo

12 of 87 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pan's Labyrinth?"

Questions about Pan's Labyrinth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pan's Labyrinth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Pan's Labyrinth from Google Play Movies. It streams in 15 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Pan's Labyrinth worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 98). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Will Pan's Labyrinth scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Was Pan's Labyrinth a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$83 million

Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

Is Pan's Labyrinth in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Pan's Labyrinth use?

Scenery PornI Cannot Self-TerminateCrapsack Only by ComparisonAnyone Can DieRed HerringBittersweet EndingNasal TraumaThe Revolution Will Not Be VilifiedAstral Checkerboard DecorLa RésistanceMauve ShirtDeath by Cameoand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Scenery Porn, I Cannot Self-Terminate, and Crapsack Only by Comparison.