The Dark Crystal

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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

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.7
  • Jan 17, 2026

    I'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

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    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Jun 24, 2022

    would die for each and every one of these guys

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    Karsten
    Karsten
    Jun 19, 2021

    love that little furball that screams

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    yesbirdscanski
    yesbirdscanski
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    Dec 17, 2020

    Haha skeksi go HMMMMMMMMMMMM

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    HAL
    HAL
    Jun 23, 2022

    "he's dead” "could be anywhere, then”

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    cookie
    cookie
    Jan 16, 2024

    Ninety 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

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    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
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    Aug 23, 2019

    Gay culture is the in-fighting of the skeksis

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    Chris Feil
    Chris Feil
    Jul 6, 2019

    everyone acting like going braless is some modern trend when aughra was doing it in 1982

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    Emma Stefansky
    Emma Stefansky
    Dec 7, 2022

    It’s official, what modern cinema really needs is more puppets and less humans.

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    Bryan Espitia
    Bryan Espitia

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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.

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.

Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times

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).
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