The Dark Crystal (2025)
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Another world, another time… in the age of Wonder. From genius filmmaker Jim Henson comes The Dark Crystal, a masterful live-action fantasy starring some of the most imaginative creatures ever put on film. Many years ago, the mysterious Crystal was cracked and an age of chaos began, led by the evil race of Skeksis who rule over the land of Thra. Meanwhile, raised in solitude by a gentle race of creatures called the Mystics, the Gelfling orphan Jen is sent on a quest to find the missing shard that will heal the Crystal and restore balance to the universe. This special screening is part of The Jim Henson Company’s 70th anniversary celebration and features an introduction from Brian Henson, Jim Henson’s son and Chairman of the Board of The Jim Henson Company.
Cast
- Jim Henson
- Kathryn Mullen
- Frank Oz
- Dave Goelz
- Steve Whitmire
- Louise Gold
- Brian Meehl
- Bob Payne
- Mike Quinn
- Tim Rose
Moviegoers are saying
Jim Henson's ambitious puppet masterpiece divides audiences between those mesmerized by its groundbreaking artistry and those left cold by its fairy-tale storytelling. While viewers consistently praise the revolutionary puppetry and world-building that had them shouting 'HOW DID THEY DO THIS?!', many admit the story and characters feel secondary to the visual spectacle.
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- Jun 24, 2022
would die for each and every one of these guys
KarstenJan 17, 2026I'll always admire Henson's ambition and artistry. Did I love the story and characters? Well...I'll always admire Henson's ambition and artistry
James (Schaffrillas)Jun 19, 2021love that little furball that screams
yesbirdscanski - Dec 17, 2020
Haha skeksi go HMMMMMMMMMMMM
HALJan 16, 2024Ninety minutes of me shouting "HOW DID THEY DO THIS?!" at the screen. I don't really care if the story and characters are whatever when something is this enthralling to look at
Patrick WillemsJun 23, 2022"he's dead” "could be anywhere, then”
cookie - Aug 23, 2019
Gay culture is the in-fighting of the skeksis
Chris FeilJul 6, 2019everyone acting like going braless is some modern trend when aughra was doing it in 1982
Emma StefanskyMar 27, 2016Healing comes from nature, and from within, in the wake of sacrifice and assault, in the wake of fundamental shifts in the world. The first time, it is an eerie raid of a lively party, in the relics of ancient genocide. The second time, the survivors bask in…
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- zxki likedThe Dark Crystal
From the masters of puppeteering, Jim Henson and Frank Oz once again blow my mind with mystical design and choreography. If 'The Muppets' is funny, witty, quick-paced, and well designed then this is all that but so much more. The voices actors and crew tie up so many things, from the magical music…
MCLevecq likedThe Dark CrystalI don’t know why it took me until my late 20’s to watch because I probably would have loved this as a kid. Very refreshing to go back and see the difference practical creature/fantasy design and effects make even in a movie from the 80s. Need more of that nowadays.
Mikayla dislikedThe Dark CrystalI understand people like this movie and I’m not actually trashing on the movie itself. It’s the fact my dad showed this to me when I was very little. The bird puppets and their laughs gave me nightmares. Maybe if I saw this when I was older I’d have liked it more.
- Reagan dislikedThe Dark Crystal
This movie absolutely terrified me and I don’t think o could bring myself to watch it again
Jacob Hall dislikedThe Dark Crystalhow this wasnt pg-13 i do not know. SERIOUS nightmare fuel for a kid to be watching
Michaela dislikedThe Dark CrystalFelt like a pedophile show and I don’t love Bowie’s voice 3/10
- Skyler Lenhoff likedThe Dark Crystal
It’s a mood…
Emmyly dislikedThe Dark CrystalEwie
Rayel lovedThe Dark CrystalThis movie… I don’t even know if there are words to describe such a perfect masterpiece, I loved every second of it. And the ending…. Gosh the end make me cry like a baby. 100/10 I BEG YOU TO WATCH IT.
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- NSNeal Shera
Still love it years after seeing it when originally released.
MDMary DrydenNJNairobi Johnson - JGJason GordonSMStephen May
Metacritic
Well-paced and stunningly shot.
Ian Nathan
Empire
The Dark Crystal aims, I think, to be a sort of Muppet Paradise Lost but winds up as watered down J.R.R. Tolkien.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dark Crystal (2025) (2025) 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 (2025) (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's The Dark Crystal (2025) (2025) about?
Another world, another time… in the age of Wonder. From genius filmmaker Jim Henson comes The Dark Crystal, a masterful live-action fantasy starring some of the most imaginative creatures ever put on film. Many years ago, the mysterious Crystal was cracked and an age of chaos began, led by the evil race of Skeksis who rule over the land of Thra. Meanwhile, raised in solitude by a gentle race of creatures called the Mystics, the Gelfling orphan Jen is sent on a quest to find the missing shard that will heal the Crystal and restore balance to the universe. This special screening is part of The Jim Henson Company’s 70th anniversary celebration and features an introduction from Brian Henson, Jim Henson’s son and Chairman of the Board of The Jim Henson Company.
Who's the cast of The Dark Crystal (2025) (2025)?
- 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 (2025) (2025)?
Jim Henson and Frank Oz directed The Dark Crystal (2025) (2025).
Who produced The Dark Crystal (2025) (2025)?
Gary Kurtz produced The Dark Crystal (2025) (2025).
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