The Dark Crystal
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.
Release Year
1982
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Story Snapshot
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.
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The Dark Crystal is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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