The Dark Crystal

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About The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal is a 1982 English-language adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Frank Oz and Jim Henson. The cast is led by Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus.

The Dark Crystal was produced by ITC Entertainment and Henson Associates and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $45 million worldwide.

Director

Frank Oz, Jim Henson

Writers

David Odell, Jim Henson

Release date

December 17, 1982

Original language

English

Age rating

PG

Status

Released

Country

United Kingdom, United States of America

Budget

$15 million

Box office

$45 million

Production

ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates

The Dark Crystal cast & crew

The Dark Crystal was directed by Frank Oz and Jim Henson and written by David Odell and Jim Henson.

The cast features Jim Henson as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master, Kathryn Mullen as Kira, a Gelfling, Frank Oz as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain, Dave Goelz as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master, Steve Whitmire as Scientist (voice), and Louise Gold as Gourmand.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Jim Henson and Gary Kurtz.

Is The Dark Crystal worth watching?

The Dark Crystal holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,280 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, family, and fantasy, The Dark Crystal is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Dark Crystal

In United States, you can stream The Dark Crystal on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus, Peacock Premium Plus, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

Cast of The Dark Crystal

Jim Henson

Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master

Kathryn Mullen

Kira, a Gelfling

Frank Oz

Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain

Dave Goelz

Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master

Steve Whitmire

Scientist (voice)

Louise Gold

Gourmand

Brian Meehl

Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master

Stephen Garlick

Jen (voice)

Lisa Maxwell

Kira (voice)

Billie Whitelaw

Aughra (voice)

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Percy Edwards

Fizzgig (voice)

Barry Dennen

Chamberlain / Podling (voice)

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