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The Dark Crystal

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 33m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Jim Henson, Frank Oz

Producer:

Gary Kurtz

Writer:

David Odell

Release Date:

Dec 17, 1982

Runtime:

1hr 33m

Synopsis

On another planet in the distant past, the last of the Gelfling race embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and to restore order to his world.

Cast

  • Jim Henson
  • Kathryn Mullen
  • Frank Oz
  • Dave Goelz
  • Steve Whitmire
  • Louise Gold
  • Brian Meehl
  • Bob Payne
  • Mike Quinn
  • Tim Rose

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Metacritic

66
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Based on 13 Critics
7.5

USER SCORE (51)

Generally favorable reviews based on 51 Reviews
80

Well-paced and stunningly shot.

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Metacritic review by Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan
Empire
50

The Dark Crystal aims, I think, to be a sort of Muppet Paradise Lost but winds up as watered down J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Dark Crystal (1982) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Dark Crystal (1982)?
The movie is 1hr 33min long.
What's The Dark Crystal (1982) about?
On another planet in the distant past, the last of the Gelfling race embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and to restore order to his world.
Who's the cast of The Dark Crystal (1982)?
  • Jim Henson as Jen, a Gelfling (performer), High Priest, Ritual Master (performer)
  • Kathryn Mullen as Kira, a Gelfling (performer)
  • Frank Oz as Aughra, a Keeper Of Secrets (performer), Chamberlain (performer)
  • Dave Goelz as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer), General, Garthim Master (performer)
  • Steve Whitmire as Scientist (performer)
  • Louise Gold as Gourmand (performer)
  • Brian Meehl as Ornamentalist (performer and voice), Urzah (performer), Dying Master (performer and voice)
  • Bob Payne as Historian, Scrollkeeper (performer)
  • Mike Quinn as Slave Master (performer)
  • Tim Rose as Treasurer (performer)
Who's the director behind The Dark Crystal (1982)?
Jim Henson and Frank Oz directed The Dark Crystal (1982).
Who produced The Dark Crystal (1982)?
Gary Kurtz produced The Dark Crystal (1982).