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The Dark Crystal

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

7.219821h 33mAdventureFamilyFantasy
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The Dark Crystal at a glance

The Dark Crystal is a 1982 adventure and family film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium.

PG age rating1h 33mAdventureFamily

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1982-12-17
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Director
Jim Henson
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 · 1,338 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Jim HensonJen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Kathryn MullenKira, a Gelfling
Frank OzAughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Dave GoelzFizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Steve WhitmireScientist (voice)
Louise GoldGourmand
Brian MeehlOrnamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master
Stephen GarlickJen (voice)
Lisa MaxwellKira (voice)
Billie WhitelawAughra (voice)
Percy EdwardsFizzgig (voice)
Barry DennenChamberlain / Podling (voice)
Deep RoyAdditional Performer
Kiran ShahAdditional Performer

Questions about The Dark Crystal

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Dark Crystal in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Dark Crystal is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Dark Crystal suitable for children?

The Dark Crystal is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Dark Crystal about?

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.

How long is The Dark Crystal?

The Dark Crystal runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Dark Crystal trailer?

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