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Pan's Labyrinth Review (2006) — 90% Celluloid Score

Directed by Guillermo del Toro · 2006 ·

Short answer

Is Pan's Labyrinth worth watching?

Yes. Pan's Labyrinth (2006) earns a 90% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

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95% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
98 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Ivana Baquero , Sergi López , Maribel Verdú
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish

Also known as El laberinto del fauno Le Labyrinthe de Pan O Labirinto do Fauno パンズ・ラビリンス 판의 미로: 오필리아와 세개의 열쇠 潘神的迷宫 羊男的迷宮 Pan'ın Labirenti

🏆 5 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Cinematography, Academy Awards 2007

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play

Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play

Where to watch Pan's Labyrinth by country

Country Streaming on
South Korea Netflix, Wavve, TVING
United Kingdom StudioCanal Presents

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (98/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Pan's Labyrinth worth watching?

    Yes — Pan's Labyrinth earns a 90% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Del Toro's masterpiece merges war horror and childhood wonder into one of cinema's great dark fables.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Pan's Labyrinth about?

    In Franco's Spain, a lonely girl escapes into a dark fairy kingdom of tasks and monsters while her stepfather hunts rebels without mercy.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Pan's Labyrinth

    Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Review: A Fairy Tale for Wartime

    Pan's Labyrinth is Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy about a girl in Franco's Spain who escapes into a world of fauns and monsters, as brutal as it is beautiful.

    Yes. It is one of the great modern fantasy films, a haunting fable for adults, but its harsh violence means it is not the children's fairy tale it may appear.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Pan's Labyrinth: frequently asked questions

    Is Pan's Labyrinth worth watching?

    Yes. Pan's Labyrinth (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 90%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Pan's Labyrinth?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Google Play or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play. Elsewhere: Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Pan's Labyrinth?

    Pan's Labyrinth runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

    What is Pan's Labyrinth rated?

    Pan's Labyrinth is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 14A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Pan's Labyrinth?

    Pan's Labyrinth is directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú.

    What is the Metascore for Pan's Labyrinth?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Pan's Labyrinth is 98 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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