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How Long Is “The Dark Crystal”?

Name: The Dark Crystal
Genre: fantasy, animated, puppets, children
Released: 1982-12-01
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Dave Goelz, Kiran Shah, Robbie Barnett

2h runtime

19822hfantasy • animated • puppets • children

Fantasy film with a runtime of 120 minutes, released in 1982. Presented in English.

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Runtime2h

Minutes120

One SittingYes

With Break2h 12m

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Jim Henson ventures into Tolkien territory in his all-Muppet fantasy feature The Dark Crystal. The titular Crystal maintains equilibrium in a mythical kingdom. When the Crystal is broken, the evil Skeksis take over, killing off the good-guy Gelflings and enslaving everyone else. Two of the Gelflings have survived: Jen was raised by the all-knowing Mystics, while Kira grew up amongst the swamp-dwelling Podlings. Jen and Kira join forces to "heal" the precious Dark Crystal and restore order to their world. Adults may find the whole affair a little precious, while children may be disturbed by the film's mortality rate.

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Runtime2h

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break2h 12m

Movie Facts

Release DateDecember 1, 1982

Runtime2h

LanguageEnglish

Genresfantasy, animated, puppets, children

DirectorJim Henson, Frank Oz

ProducerJim Henson, Gary Kurtz

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