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The Dark Crystal

PG19821h 33mJim Henson,Frank Oz
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 66

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"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.

AdventureFamilyFantasy
Race Against TimeMissionLiberationCastleVillainMythical CreaturePuppetryCreatureFantasy WorldCrystal

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dark Crystal (1982) 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.

Who stars in The Dark Crystal?

The Dark Crystal stars 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)). The film was directed by Jim Henson.

How long is The Dark Crystal?

The Dark Crystal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated PG.

Is The Dark Crystal worth watching?

The Dark Crystal holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Adventure, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Dark Crystal?

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