The Dark Crystal

– On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
The Dark Crystal (1982)

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.

The Dark Crystal (1982) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Dec 1982

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jim Henson, Frank Oz

Writer:

David Odell (screenplay), Jim Henson (story)

Main Actors:

Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz

Plot:

Another planet, another time. 1000 years ago the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos has began! The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile the orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal which gives the Skesis their power and restore the balance of the universe.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
78%
Metacritic:
66%