The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
1983, English. Directed by Jim Henson.
Come take a magical trip behind the scenes and discover how an entire fantasy world is brought to life
A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 9 January 1983
- Country
- United States of America
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal' runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal' is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal' isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
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Who directed The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983) was directed by Jim Henson and stars Jim Henson, Brian Froud, Wendy Midener.