1996
Frustrated with babysitting, fifteen-year-old Sarah wishes her infant brother Freddie away to the Goblin King Jareth, who then kidnaps him, giving Sarah thirteen hours to solve his labyrinth and rescue the baby. Sarah enters the magical labyrinth, reluctantly aided by the dwarf Hoggle, and befriends the giant Ludo and knight Sir Didymus as she navigates strange creatures and Jareth's manipulative challenges. Jareth attempts to thwart Sarah with goblins, an enchanting ballroom sequence, and a manipulative Junk Woman as she progresses towards his castle. Sarah ultimately confronts Jareth in his Escher-like castle, breaks his power by reciting words from her play, rescues Freddie, and returns home, where her labyrinth friends appear, signifying her growth and newfound appreciation for imagination and responsibility.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Young Sarah is frustrated with babysitting her infant brother Freddie when the Goblin King Jareth whisks him away into a sprawling labyrinth.
Open full beat sheetSarah Williams is listed as Protagonist. 15-year-old girl with a vivid imagination and a penchant for theatricality. In the parsed data, Sarah Williams is connected to 23 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
23 scenes / 11 dialogue linesHoggle is listed as Supporting. A cowardly, greedy, but ultimately loyal dwarf. In the parsed data, Hoggle is connected to 15 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
15 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJareth is listed as Antagonist. The charismatic and manipulative King of the Goblins. In the parsed data, Jareth is connected to 10 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
10 scenes / 5 dialogue linesFreddie is listed as Supporting. Sarah's infant brother. In the parsed data, Freddie is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLudo is listed as Supporting. A large, gentle, and powerful creature who can command rocks. In the parsed data, Ludo is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSir Didymus is listed as Supporting. A brave, swashbuckling fox-like knight. In the parsed data, Sir Didymus is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesThe Wise One is listed as Minor. A verbose character with a bird-shaped hat. In the parsed data, The Wise One is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMerlin is listed as Supporting. Sarah's pet sheepdog. In the parsed data, Merlin is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Junk Woman is listed as Supporting. A creature who tries to trap Sarah in a world of her own possessions. In the parsed data, The Junk Woman is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesA white bird soars over a colorful sky, revealing a vast labyrinth below.
Sarah rehearses a play in a glade with her dog, Merlin, before realizing she is late.
Sarah Williams, MerlinSarah returns home, argues with her parents, and prepares to babysit Freddie.
Sarah Williams, FreddieSarah tries to soothe a crying Freddie, then encounters Jareth at the door.
Sarah Williams, Jareth, FreddieJareth reveals his identity and kidnaps Freddie, taking him into the labyrinth.
Sarah Williams, Jareth, FreddieSarah arrives at the labyrinth and meets Hoggle.
Sarah Williams, HoggleSarah and Hoggle navigate the labyrinth and encounter the Wise One.
Sarah Williams, Hoggle, The Wise OneSarah and Hoggle encounter the Wise One and his talking hat, then learn how to pass through walls.
Sarah Williams, Jareth, Hoggle, The Wise OneSarah, Hoggle, Ludo, and Didymus sit around a fire discussing their future and Sarah's home life.
Sarah Williams, Jareth, Hoggle, Ludo, Sir Didymus, MerlinJareth entertains Freddie with crystalline balls that turn into bubbles.
Jareth, FreddieSarah is enchanted by the bubbles and follows them into a dream world.
Sarah Williams, HoggleSarah enters a dream ballroom filled with dancers.
Sarah Williams, JarethSarah encounters the Junk Woman who tries to trap her in her own room.
Sarah Williams, The Junk WomanSarah reunites with Ludo and Didymus.
Sarah Williams, Ludo, Sir DidymusHoggle drinks to forget and meets the Wise One.
Hoggle, The Wise OneSarah, Ludo, and Didymus infiltrate the castle.
Sarah Williams, Ludo, Sir Didymus, HoggleSarah faces Jareth in a gravity-defying room.
Sarah Williams, Jareth, FreddieSarah confronts Jareth and rejects his offer.
Sarah Williams, Jareth, FreddieSarah and Hoggle emerge into a crumbling corridor and spot the castle.
Sarah Williams, HoggleSarah wakes up in her room and finds Freddie.
Sarah Williams, FreddieJareth monitors Sarah's progress and decides to send goblins.
Jareth, FreddieSarah and Hoggle flee from a battalion of goblins.
Sarah Williams, HoggleSarah and Hoggle escape a slashing machine.
Sarah Williams, HoggleSarah views paintings of the labyrinth and enters a painting to find Hoggle.
Sarah Williams, HoggleSarah and Hoggle rescue Ludo from goblins.
Sarah Williams, Hoggle, LudoThe group encounters talking doors.
Sarah Williams, Hoggle, LudoSarah encounters the Wild Things.
Sarah WilliamsJareth confronts Hoggle and gives him a peach.
Jareth, HoggleThe group meets Sir Didymus.
Sarah Williams, Hoggle, Ludo, Sir DidymusI've been known by many names ... but the one I prefer is Jareth, King of the Goblins!!!
The best way to the castle, hmmm. I'm glad you asked that question.
'Ere it is, Dearie. All the fings you want, all the fings you need.
Let us be brothers henceforth, and fight for the right as one!
Take him home, of course! That is, if I can figure out how.
A Wise One! Maybe he knows the best way to the castle!
I ... I feel like ... I ... don't know what I feel ...
It's a place where ... where nobody really sees me.
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