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Pan's Labyrinth
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Guillermo del Toro. With Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 me…
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Release snapshot for Pan's Labyrinth.
MoviHero lists October 11, 2006 as the release date for Pan's Labyrinth. Guillermo del Toro is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ivana Baquero as Ofelia, Sergi López as Capitán Vidal, Maribel Verdú as Mercedes, Doug Jones as Fauno / Pale Man. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 11, 2006
GenresDrama · Fantasy · War
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorGuillermo del Toro
CastIvana Baquero as Ofelia, Sergi López as Capitán Vidal, Maribel Verdú as Mercedes, Doug Jones as Fauno / Pale Man
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pan's Labyrinth runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 11,905 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Beautiful movie from Guillermo del Toro and while I did like the movie and its World War II-era plot, I can't say I was totally…”
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“I think this is my favourite film, as yet, from Guillermo del Toro - and it gets better the more you watch it.”
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“Pan's Labyrinth is a movie that really gets you thinking.”
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“I choose to be here because I want my son to be born in a new, clean Spain.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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