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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Digital Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
40 Anniversary Spot
Fathom Events Spot
The Podling Feels the Power of the Dark Crystal
Death of The Skeksis Emperor
The Skeksis Feast!
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Frequently asked questions about The Dark Crystal
Where can I watch The Dark Crystal in the United States?
The Dark Crystal is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Dark Crystal on Peacock Premium?
Yes. The Dark Crystal is streaming on Peacock Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome.
Can I watch The Dark Crystal for free?
The Dark Crystal streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Dark Crystal?
The Dark Crystal scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Dark Crystal?
The Dark Crystal stars Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, and Steve Whitmire. Frank Oz is the director and Jim Henson is the director.
How long is The Dark Crystal?
The Dark Crystal runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did The Dark Crystal come out?
The Dark Crystal was released on December 17, 1982.
Which studio made The Dark Crystal?
The Dark Crystal was produced by ITC Entertainment and Henson Associates in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The Dark Crystal?
The Dark Crystal was made on a budget of $15,000,000.
How much did The Dark Crystal make at the box office?
The Dark Crystal grossed $44,626,631 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.