The Dark Crystal (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1982, The Dark Crystal is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Frank Oz, running about 93 minutes. “Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Dark Crystal stars Jim Henson as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master, Kathryn Mullen as Kira, a Gelfling, Frank Oz as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain and Dave Goelz as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Dark Crystal has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $40.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Crystal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Crystal tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Crystal (1982)?
- In US, The Dark Crystal is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Crystal worth watching?
- The Dark Crystal holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dark Crystal?
- The Dark Crystal stars Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire.
- When was The Dark Crystal released?
- The Dark Crystal was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.