The Dark Crystal

Name: The Dark Crystal
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1982-12-17
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire

1982·Movie·PG·93 min·★ 7.1(1,260)

Adventure Family Fantasy More English titles

“Another world, another time... in the age of wonder.”

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

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France	Plex	—
Spain	Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel	Acontra Plus
Brazil	Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Plex	—
Japan	U-NEXT, Plex	—

About The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal is a 1982 English-language adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. 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: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
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

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The Dark Crystal cast & crew

The Dark Crystal was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz 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 David Lazer and Gary Kurtz.

Is The Dark Crystal worth watching?

The Dark Crystal holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,260 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

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