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BIG ADVENTURES
The Dark Crystal.
A broken world waits for a missing piece.
A young Gelfling sets out to restore a damaged crystal before its cruel rulers can secure their power, meeting allies who reveal more of his lost history.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
Detailed puppetry and physical world-building make the quest feel like a visit to a fully imagined place.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Deaths, frightening creatures, pursuit, captivity, life-force draining, and intense scenes of cruelty.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Jim Henson, Frank Oz
- Starring
- Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Barry Dennen, Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Brian Muehl, John Baddeley, Michael Kilgarriff, Jerry Nelson, David Buck, Percy Edwards, Joseph O'Conor
- Release date
- December 17, 1982
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Genre
- Family, Fantasy, Adventure
- Studio
- ITC Entertainment Group DBA Polygram
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Finding your place takes courage.
Frozen
Love is worth the journey.
Toy Story 2
Some things are too good to shelve.
Toy Story 3
Growing up doesn't mean letting go.
Film facts: Apple TV US film listing . Checked 2026-10-17. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.